PTI announces boycotting AJK polls scheduled for July 27
Key takeaways
- A spokesperson for the Imran Khan-founded party said in a statement that it will not be part of the electoral process "in the current circumstances".
- "This decision does not aim for any political gain or loss," the party said, adding: "[…] but it is taken to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people and respect to the democracy.
- The former ruling party is currently the major opposition party in the Centre.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan PTI announces boycotting AJK polls scheduled for July 27 Spokesperson says PTI not to be part of electoral process until establishment of just, peaceful political environment By Web Desk | Published July 02, 2026
Make us preferred on Google. A representative image of the PTI flag. — PPI/FileDecision not aimed at any political gain: spokesperson.Adds decision taken to show solidarity with Kashmiris.Demands govt to address Kashmiris' issues amid protests.The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced boycotting the forthcoming elections for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly scheduled for July 27.
A spokesperson for the Imran Khan-founded party said in a statement that it will not be part of the electoral process "in the current circumstances".