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Sajid Iqbal wins LA-14 Western Bagh/DhirKot seat, ending Atiq Ahmed Khan family's decades-long dominance.

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

Third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections proceeds peacefully, PML-N likely to form government.

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

British national killed by Pakistani security forces in Kashmir during protests of economic and electoral reform demands.

A 50‑year‑old British citizen was shot dead by Pakistani security forces in the disputed Kashmir region on June 9, amid clashes between authorities and protestors demanding reforms. The case highlights ongoing tensions and the risks faced by British nationals in the area.

the Guardian

Ten Azad Kashmir residents placed on Fourth Schedule of Anti‑Terrorism Act for alleged JK‑JAAC ties.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has added ten residents to the Fourth Schedule of the Anti‑Terrorism Act, 2014, following a cabinet decision on June 5. The move cites alleged links to the banned Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK‑JAAC) and subjects the individuals to enhanced monitoring and restrictions.

Dawn

Third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir polls starts in Bagh and Haveli districts with 10,300 troops deployed.

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

AJK PPP appoints seven new Public Service Commission members amid questions about timing just before its term ends.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.

Dawn

Azad Jammu and Kashmir government appoints seven PSC members during ongoing elections sparking opposition criticism.

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

Punjab police called to Azad Jammu and Kashmir for specific purpose, PPP president says.

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

500 Poonch Medical College Students at Risk of Losing an Academic Year as Closure Persists Amid Protests.

Poonch Medical College in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been closed for two months amid protests at a nearby sit‑in. Deputy Commissioner Syed Mumtaz Kazmi has called on local leaders to ensure the college reopens by Aug. 10 to safeguard the education of roughly 500 students and the registration of a proposed nursing college.

Dawn

PML‑N adviser predicts two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections and pledges talks with JAAC.

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

Pakistan records $41.6 billion remittances, with a widening regional divide across provinces as migration remains key to development but leaves periphery provinces behind.

Pakistan’s remittance inflows topped $41.6 billion in FY 2025‑26, the first time the figure crossed that threshold. The surge amplifies a deep provincial gap, with Punjab, Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir receiving most of the money while Sindh and Balochistan receive far less.

The Express Tribune

AJK Election Commission to Hold Voting in Remaining Poonch Division Seats by Aug. 20-21, Says CEC.

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

Bagh and Haveli Polling Set for Monday in AJK Elections as Rawalakot Awaiting Sit‑In Resolution.

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

PML‑N to Form Azad Jammu and Kashmir Government and Prioritize Talks with Joint Awami Action Committee.

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