AJK Elections 2026: 1,241 candidates submit nomination papers across 45 constituencies
Key takeaways
- According to AJK Election Commission officials, candidates from all 45 constituencies submitted their papers before the cutoff.
- Political activity has picked up pace now that the filing phase is over.
- The AJK Election Commission has so far registered 24 political parties for the upcoming polls.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize MUZAFFARABAD: The deadline to submit nomination papers for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections 2026 has officially closed, with a total of 1,241 candidates filing from across the region, ARY News reported.
According to AJK Election Commission officials, candidates from all 45 constituencies submitted their papers before the cutoff. The highest number came from Mirpur division where 406 people filed nominations, followed by Muzaffarabad division with 337 candidates and Poonch division with 294. From the 12 constituencies reserved for Jammu and Kashmir refugees residing in Pakistan, 218 candidates submitted their papers.
Political activity has picked up pace now that the filing phase is over. PML-N has moved ahead quickly and issued party tickets for 37 constituencies. Eight seats are still pending finalization as the party reviews candidates. Other major parties including PPP, Muslim Conference and Jamiat Ahle Hadith have not issued tickets yet. Party sources say parliamentary tickets from most political parties are expected within the next two days.