PML-N and PPP have won one Muzaffarabad constituency each in the AJK by-elections, according to unofficial results following the second phase of polling.
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan — WEB DESK: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) each secured one constituency in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by-elections, according to unofficial results announced after vote counting concluded in Muzaffarabad.
The by-elections were held in two constituencies of Muzaffarabad, where voters cast their ballots amid security arrangements and electoral monitoring.
According to unofficial results, the PML-N emerged victorious in one constituency, while the PPP claimed the other, resulting in an evenly divided outcome between the two major political parties.
Election officials completed the counting process after polling ended, with the results expected to be formally notified by the relevant election authorities following the completion of all legal procedures.
The by-elections attracted significant political attention, with both parties actively campaigning in the constituencies and describing the contest as politically important for strengthening their presence in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
The electoral process remained largely peaceful, although political parties exchanged allegations during the campaign period. Election authorities maintained that polling was conducted under the prescribed legal framework and security arrangements.
The by-election results are expected to influence the political landscape in Azad Jammu and Kashmir as major parties continue preparations for future electoral contests.
