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Israel has yet to respond to a defence pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, raising questions as elections approach.
Aug 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
PML‑N campaigns in Rawalakot Division with confidence that the August 10 vote in Haveli and Bagh will bring the party a two‑thirds majority in the 45‑member legislature.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan Muslim League‑N ramped up its push in Rawalakot Division before the August 10 voting in Bagh and Haveli, saying the early results give it a strong chance to win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s 45‑member legislature.
The Express Tribune
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PPP Chairman Bilawal rejects claims about new administrative units as political rhetoric, calls for a truth commission, warns of rigged elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says the party will follow the people’s will.
The Express Tribune
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says certain elements within the ruling PML‑N are undermining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling the situation a threat to coalition unity amid Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections.
Dawn
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission moved forward only four of the seven contested districts for August 10 voting, citing law and order issues in the remaining constituencies.
Dawn
The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
Dawn
PML‑N’s political leader in Azad Jammu and Kashmir dismissed allegations from the Pakistan Peoples Party that the recent elections were rigged, calling them baseline and reaffirming that the party’s victory reflects the people’s confidence.
The Express Tribune
In the early stages of the Kashmir election, candidates backed by Pakistan's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N secured 24 of the 34 seats that have been decided, according to the election commission. The result came amid a boycott urged by a banned group.
NPR World
Rukhsar Ahmed, a former Pakistani state minister elected back to parliament last week, was arrested in July 2024 in the UK on suspicion of raping vulnerable young girls in Manchester in the 1990s and trafficking children in care as part of a grooming gang. He remains on police bail.
The Guardian World
Two dispatches, according to an India narrative, present the same truth about Pakistan’s ballot.
Google News - Pakistan
In Kashmir, deadly protests erupted during Pakistan’s election period, resulting in casualties and heightened security concerns.
Google News - Pakistan
Violence and a widespread boycott of elections are intensifying the ongoing crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to a report by 98.4 Capital FM Kenya.
Google News - Pakistan
The Pakistani prime minister confirmed that the country will conduct its upcoming elections as scheduled after the August 2023 cycle.
Google News - Pakistan
An analysis by Eurasia Review described the voting process in Pakistan’s PoJK region as violent and farcical, citing chaos and a lack of democratic norms, as reported by Google News on August 4, 2026.
Google News - Pakistan
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs declared the Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir election a farce, questioning its legitimacy and urging global scrutiny.
Google News - Pakistan
Reports indicate deadly protests have taken place in Pakistan's Kashmir region ahead of elections.
Google News - Pakistan
The second round of regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir was conducted amid protests, a boycott, deadly clashes, and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms. The events highlight significant challenges for a transparent electoral process.
Al Jazeera
