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سیاسی جماعت AP نے پارٹی انتخابات نہ کروانے کے الزام پر ECP کی جانب سے فہرست سے اخراج کے فیصلے کو چیلنج کرتے ہوئے اسے غیر منصفانہ قرار دیا ہے۔
Aug 13, 2026, 12:36 AM
A review of the 2026 census and election outcomes shows that the share of Muslims in western Uttar Pradesh has not translated into proportional political voice, raising questions about the lasting effects of partition decisions made 79 years ago.
The Express Tribune
Sajid Iqbal secured 40,702 votes in LA-14, defeating former AJK prime minister Atiq Ahmed Khan who received 19,542 votes. The result marks a major setback for the Atiq family.
Express Tribune
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Polling in the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections was reported as peaceful in Poonch division, with the PML-N poised to form the government after a majority.
The Express Tribune
Punjab’s cabinet has announced a budget for local‑government elections that were constitutionally due in April 2022, signalling a move to restore grassroots democracy while critics highlight that the province’s law gives elected councils limited real authority.
Dawn
Voting has begun in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts during the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. 10,300 troops have been deployed alongside regular police to safeguard 803 polling stations, most classified as sensitive or highly sensitive. The earlier phases gave the PML‑N 24 seats and PPP 10 seats.
Dawn
Seven new members were appointed to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission amid the ongoing elections, prompting criticism from opposition parties.
The Express Tribune
The president of the PPP in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) claims that Punjab police were summoned to the region for a clear but undisclosed purpose. He questions the neutrality of the ongoing election process and stresses the need for transparent investigations.
The Express Tribune
Rana Sanaullah, adviser to Pakistan’s prime minister, said the PML‑N will form a government with a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the party would engage with the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee to address the refugee‑seat dispute.
The Express Tribune
Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Election Commissioner said polling in four Bagh and Haveli constituencies will begin on Monday, and the remaining seven Poonch division seats may be voted on Aug. 20 or 21.
Dawn
In Azad Kashmir, voters in Bagh and Haveli will go to the polls on Monday under tight security. The Election Commission said Rawalakot elections could take place on August 20 or 21 if the protest sit‑in there ends soon. Eight security officers will be posted at sensitive stations, and armed forces will transport ballots.
The Express Tribune
Senior PML‑N leader Rana Sanaullah announced that his party will form a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a two‑thirds majority and will immediately seek talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee to resolve its concerns.
The Express Tribune
Israel has yet to respond to a defence pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, raising questions as elections approach.
Al Jazeera
At a rally in Bagh, adviser Rana Sanaullah declared that the PML‑N would win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The party had 24 seats after two phases and needs six more. Sanaullah said four seats would be won on August 10 and five on the remaining Poonch seats. He urged voters to turn out Monday to support development and dialogue with the Joint Awami Action Committee.
Dawn
Only 70 of more than 4,300 civil service exam candidates passed a Combined Competitive Examination in Sindh, sparking protests over alleged irregularities.
Dawn
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
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
