Storyline
AJK elections campaign between PPP and PML-N
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is campaigning ahead of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections scheduled for July 27, positioning the contest as a competition against PML-N's Nawaz Sharif while proposing constitutional reforms and greater autonomy for the region. The campaign is occurring amid government crackdowns on protest groups and accusations of coordinated social media incitement.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 21 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Bilawal Bhutto-ZardariNawaz SharifPPPPML-NAzad Jammu and Kashmir
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- Pakistan administered Kashmir officials allege outlawed group tried to sabotage regional election
- CM Maryam hails PML-N's 'outstanding victory' in first phase of AJK elections, urges PPP to accept defeat
- Govt, 'protesters' must agree to formation of a truth commission to resolve unrest in AJK, demands Bilawal
- Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
- Sharif’s PML-N wins 9 out of 13 seats in first phase of PoK polls amid rigging allegations
- AJK elections: PML-N grabs 9 out of 13 seats across Mirpur division, unofficial results show
- Close contest sees ‘N’ take the lead in Mirpur polls
- 1 killed, several injured in violent clashes in PoK polls