AJK Election Commissioner Announces Phase-Wise Polls Beginning July 27

AJK Election Commissioner Announces Phase-Wise Polls Beginning July 27
MUZAFFARABAD — The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming polls, marking July 27 as the start date for a phase-wise voting process across the region.
The announcement has set off intense political activity across major parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), as candidate nominations and campaign strategies swing into full gear.
Key Details & Phased Schedule
To ensure smooth administrative control, security deployment, and transparent voting, the Election Commission has opted for a phased rollout:
First Phase (July 27): Voting commences in designated divisions, focusing on key administrative sectors.
Subsequent Phases: Detailed polling dates for remaining districts—including the refugee constituencies spread across Pakistan—will follow in structured intervals to allow adequate security cover.
Security & Oversight: Special security protocols, quick response forces (QRF), and electoral monitoring bodies have been mobilized across all polling stations to maintain law and order during the process.
Political Climate & Code of Conduct
The Chief Election Commissioner emphasized strict adherence to the electoral code of conduct:
“The Election Commission is committed to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections. Any violation of the rules, misuse of state resources, or code breaches will face swift legal action.”