AJK Assembly to elect new prime minister today

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1. 29 Aug 2026 85% related

   19 outlets · 3 developments

   Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani elected as Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s prime minister

   Most outlets reported that Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected as the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, securing 30 out of 44 votes in the Legislative Assembly. The Daily Times led with the mention of the Pakistan ruling party’s win and noted the elections were “marred by unrest,” while the Business Recorder focused on the PML-N candidate’s victory and his defeat of a lone rival. The Daily Times also briefly referenced the constitutional process, but no outlet provided details on the nature of the unrest or the extent of the rival’s support.

2. 25 Aug 2026 76% related

   3 outlets

   Shah Ghulam Qadir nominated as AJK prime minister

   Most outlets reported the nomination of Shah Ghulam Qadir as the next Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister. The Express Tribune highlighted his political background and senior roles within PML-N and the AJK government. Dunya News added that his election and oath-taking are scheduled for August 27 and described him as a "seasoned parliamentarian."

3. 17 Aug 2026 81% related

   3 outlets

   PML-N Consults on AJK Prime Minister and Seat Nominations

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) finalised its consultations on the next prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and reserved seat candidates, with Aaj News (English) stating the party had reached final decisions. In contrast, the Daily Times noted that the PML-N meeting in Murree ended without naming a new AJK prime minister, highlighting that several candidates remained under consideration.

4. 16 Aug 2026 76% related

   6 outlets

   PPP and PML-N each win one seat in AJK Bagh after repolling

   Most outlets reported that the PPP and PML-N each secured one seat in the Bagh district of Azad Kashmir following repolling. The Nation and 24 News HD added context by mentioning the broader 2026 general election process and PML-N’s overall position in AJK, respectively. While the Daily Times and Aaj News (English) focused on the split of the two Bagh constituencies, 24 News HD led with PML-N’s broader lead in the election. All outlets named the winners and constituencies, but framing varied slightly in emphasis on local versus regional implications.

5. 6 Aug 2026 79% related

   13 outlets · 7 developments

   PML-N and PPP each win one Muzaffarabad seat

   Most outlets reported that the PML-N and PPP each secured one seat in the Muzaffarabad constituencies. The Business Recorder led with the PPP's victory in LA-28 and the PML-N’s win in LA-27, while the Daily Times framed the results as both parties securing one seat each, noting the polling had been delayed due to landslides and adverse weather.