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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated the government will complete its five-year term with Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, while acknowledging the collapse of Pakistan's 80-year-old administrative system and calling for reforms. He highlighted achievements like increased revenue and improved diplomacy but faced criticism from political figures and the PPP, which demanded his resignation.

PML-N and PPP each secured one seat in Muzaffarabad division following delayed elections caused by landslides and weather disruptions. PML-N's Noreen Arif won LA-27 (Kutla) with 18,919 votes, while PPP's Syed Bazil Ali Naqvi secured LA-28 (Lachhrat) with 28,214 votes. The second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections included 12 refugee-reserved seats and faced protests over the inclusion of these seats.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticized the government for failing to relieve public hardship and stated the system has collapsed. He proposed creating more provinces to improve governance, a suggestion later supported by DG ISPR. His remarks, which referenced ineffective relief schemes and instability in India, drew significant attention and challenged narratives about government performance.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari accused PML-N of rigging in Azad Kashmir elections, warning their 'countdown' has begun. The PPP and PML-N, allies in the Centre, are in conflict over election disputes, with Bilawal planning a rally in AJK's Bagh town ahead of August 10 elections. The AJK Election Commission noted law and order issues may affect polling.

The PML-N secured 14 seats in the second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, while the PPP won four, according to unofficial results. Polling was delayed in some areas due to landslides and bad weather, and the PPP accused PML-N of rigging and violence, similar to claims during the first phase. The third phase of polling will occur in Poonch division.

PML-N appears to lead in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections after unofficial results from the second phase showed it winning most contests, including 10 of 12 refugee constituencies. The PPP claims two refugee and two territorial seats but alleges widespread rigging, while sporadic violence and delayed polling in some areas due to landslides and weather disruptions were reported.

The second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began in Muzaffarabad division and refugee constituencies with over 300 candidates competing for 21 seats. Political tensions between PPP and PML-N, coalition partners in Pakistan, intensified over disputes regarding Mirpur election results.

Tensions between PPP and PML-N allies escalate over Azad Jammu Kashmir election results, with both parties exchanging rigging allegations ahead of the second phase. PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah questioned PPP's election claims, while PPP's Saeed Ghani accused PML-N of always rigging polls.

PML-N and PPP leaders resumed talks to address tensions over alleged rigging in four Mirpur division constituencies during the AJK elections. Both parties agreed on enhancing security for the upcoming polling phase and discussed resolving complaints through political and legal channels.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari received a response from the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) regarding his proposal for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He plans to consult stakeholders, including AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, to determine next steps amid ongoing protests over the removal of 12 refugee-reserved seats in the region’s Legislative Assembly. The regional government banned JAAC, accusing it of terrorism and destabilizing the region.

PPP leader Saeed Ghani accused PML-N of rigging every election they won, citing instances in 1985, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2008, 2013, and 2024. He claimed the PPP was targeted in these elections and emphasized his party's stance against creating new provinces in Sindh while supporting Punjab's requests.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's proposal to overhaul governance and create new administrative units has sparked debate, with the PPP referring the issue to its Central Executive Committee, Sindh's chief minister rejecting it, Lahore lawyers calling it unconstitutional, and Sindhi nationalist groups demanding Naqvi's resignation. Naqvi argued that structural changes are necessary to address systemic failures and bring services closer to citizens.

The PPP's Central Executive Committee will discuss creating new administrative units in Pakistan, emphasizing constitutional procedures requiring parliamentary approval. The party opposes new units in Sindh but supports a South Punjab province, while other parties like MQM-P and IPP advocate for different administrative reconfigurations.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned that stealing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) election would trigger a 'countdown' for the federal government. Addressing a rally in Muzaffarabad ahead of August 2 elections, he urged the PML-N and PTI to abandon boycott tactics and focus on fair political processes, emphasizing mass voter turnout to prevent electoral rigging.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly adopted resolutions condemning federal ministers' remarks on Rawalakot unrest and endorsing a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The resolutions, tabled by Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan and Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for denying Rawalakot residents Kashmiri identity and urged free elections and dialogue to address violence.

The PPP accused the AJK Election Commission of facilitating rigging in the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, with PML-N winning nine seats in provisional results. PPP's Hassan Murtaza alleged polling stations were seized, voting time extended to favor PML-N, and the commission failed to address violations.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir's first three-phase general elections are underway amid political unrest and security concerns. Preliminary results show PML-N leading over PPP, but fears persist that phased results may influence later voting. The PTI has boycotted the polls, citing unfairness, while security clashes and irregularities have been reported.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised PML-N's victory in the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections and urged the PPP to accept defeat. She criticized the PPP for alleging election rigging, arguing that the PPP's governance in AJK had worsened conditions and failed to deliver results.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called for the government and protesters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to agree on forming a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve ongoing tensions. The regional administration and JAAC are at odds over the proposed abolition of 12 seats in AJK’s Legislative Assembly, leading to protests.

Sharif’s PML-N won 9 out of 13 seats in the first phase of PoK polls amid allegations of rigging. A PPP worker was killed and two others injured in a violent clash on polling day.

PML-N won nine out of 13 seats in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Mirpur division in preliminary election results. The election process faced security concerns and allegations of electoral malpractice between PML-N and PPP. The second and third phases are scheduled for August 2 and August 10.

PML-N leads in seven constituencies, PPP in five during Mirpur polls; violence and rigging allegations reported. One killed in Nakyal, electoral process criticized for low confidence.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of the PPP responded to Nawaz Sharif of the PML-N, asserting that residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and similar-named regions will not surrender their political rights. The exchange occurs ahead of AJK's first election phase in Mirpur, amid allegations of pre-poll rigging and criticism of PML-N's 'gifts' of e-buses. Bilawal emphasized the PPP's infrastructure and educational projects in AJK, contrasting them with the PML-N's promises.

The AJK Election Commission warned against code of conduct violations following PML-N's announcement of development schemes during elections. PPP labeled the pledges as 'political bribery,' prompting the Commission to clarify that new schemes or government resources used for campaigning would be illegal. Media and social platforms were urged to avoid unverified content to maintain electoral integrity.

Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz pledged infrastructure and welfare projects for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including an international airport and electric buses, amid PPP criticism over electioneering tactics. PPP accused the PML-N of making pre-poll promises and urged the Election Commission to address the issue.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari described the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as the 'most significant' in the region's history, stating the outcome will determine its future. He emphasized securing self-governance, employment rights, and self-rule for AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, citing historical efforts by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto, and Asif Ali Zardari to establish constitutional rights for the region.

Gilgit-Baltistan's newly sworn-in Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has appointed 12 ministers, including eight from his party PPP and four from IPP. A by-election is scheduled for GBA-9 Skardu-III after a PPP candidate was disqualified for concealing assets.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain of federal government support for regional development in sectors like renewable energy, tourism, and education. The meeting included key ministers and highlighted projects such as a 100-megawatt solar initiative and knowledge schools.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has unanimously demanded provisional provincial status for the region, citing cross-party and ethnic support. The resolution emphasizes constitutional rights and inclusion in the NFC Award while reaffirming Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir dispute. Past leaders like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and recent political figures have incrementally advanced GB’s integration, but the demand for full democratic rights remains unresolved.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections are shaping as a contest between PML-N's Nawaz Sharif and PPP's Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, with both leaders intensifying campaigns. PML-N faces criticism over its perceived role in a crackdown on JAAC protests, while PPP claims the federal government, not the AJK administration, is responsible for the unrest.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressed a rally in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) ahead of regional elections on July 27, expressing hope for forming a government and seeking better public support than in previous elections. He criticized a murder case against PPP candidate Javed Badhanvi and pledged employment opportunities and self-government rights for AJK residents.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari emphasized dialogue as the key to resolving Balochistan's political issues and achieving lasting peace. He met with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, who announced plans for a multiparty conference to promote political harmony. A judicial fact-finding commission was established to investigate the Ziarat tragedy.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari proposed abolishing the federal Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and enhancing constitutional empowerment for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He emphasized greater regional representation in federal institutions, constitutional reforms via stakeholder consultations, and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address unrest in AJK.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari pledged to represent the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in the federal government and internationally, criticizing the current political leadership for failing to bridge the gap between AJK and the center. He proposed a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve AJK's issues and urged both the government and protesters to halt actions until the commission addresses grievances.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss the country's situation and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The meeting occurred ahead of AJK's July 27 elections, as the PPP and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) announced a joint election campaign and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for protests over reserved seats.

PPP candidate Mohammad Naseem and IPP candidate Mohammad Dilpazeer retained their seats in GBA-17 Diamer-III and GBA-15 Diamer-I after re-polling at nine stations. The re-polling followed a court suspension of initial election results due to rigging allegations. A by-election was announced for GBA-09 Skardu-III after a candidate was disqualified for concealing assets.

The PPP staged Sindh-wide rallies condemning India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and its plans to divert Pakistani waters. The party emphasized protecting Pakistan's water rights under the IWT, with leaders like Nisar Ahmed Khuhro and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari advocating for global advocacy and public mobilization.

PPP's Raja Pervez Ashraf stated the upcoming AJK assembly will decide refugee seats, a constitutional issue. He expressed confidence in the party's election victory and warned India against disrupting Pakistan's water share. PPP leadership, including Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, emphasized political dialogue and democratic elections in AJK.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court disqualified PPP candidate Fida Muhammad Nashad for concealing assets in his nomination papers, overturning a lower court's decision that had allowed him to contest. The court found Nashad violated the Election Act by omitting asset details, nullifying the GB Chief Court's order and upholding the election tribunal's disqualification.

A World Bank report on the NFC Award post-18th Amendment highlights that 80% of provincial spending in health and education goes toward salaries, with minimal improvement in service indicators. Local government funding has declined significantly, and provinces have failed to establish fair distribution mechanisms, while political parties have entrenched power in their respective provinces through patronage systems.