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First phase of AJK polls begins in Mirpur division
The first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began in Mirpur division with 288 candidates competing across 13 constituencies. Security measures include 18,560 personnel from police, Rangers, and the Army, with polling held at 2,316 stations. The election is being conducted in three phases due to security concerns, with subsequent phases scheduled for August 2 and August 10.
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Azad Jammu and KashmirplaceMirpur divisionplaceGhulam Mustafa MughalpersonUmar Nazir KashmiripersonKhushal KhanpersonPakistan Rangers (Punjab)organizationPakistan Rangers (Sindh)organizationFederal ConstabularyorganizationPakistan ArmyorganizationJoint Awami Action CommitteeorganizationBilawal Bhutto-ZardaripersonNawaz Sharifperson
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