Iftikhar Gilani Becomes New PM of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-backed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani has been elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-backed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani has been elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
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- Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik Assures Backing to Govt in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit and KP.
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- Gilani contested the 2021 and 2026 elections but was unsuccessful.
- Gilani secured 30 votes during the election held in the AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad.
- The PML-N emerged as the dominant party after the AJK elections held in phases between July 27 and August 10.
Gilani secured 30 votes during the election held in the AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad. His opponent, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Ahmed Abbasi, received 14 votes.
In practice, the election came a day after the PML-N nominated Gilani as its candidate for the top office after consultations within the party leadership. PML-N Announces Nomination for AJK Prime Minister.
Gilani is a qualified lawyer and holds a barrister's degree from Britain. He entered electoral politics in 2011 when he contested elections from Muzaffarabad and was elected to the AJK Legislative Assembly.
He retained his seat in the 2016 elections and afterwards served as AJK's education minister for five years during the PML-N administration.
Gilani contested the 2021 and 2026 elections but was unsuccessful. Nevertheless, he was afterwards inducted into the AJK Legislative Assembly in 2026 on a technocrat seat.
In practice, the PML-N emerged as the dominant party after the AJK elections held in phases between July 27 and August 10. The party won 25 of the 38 constituencies where polling was held among the 45 directly contested seats.
In practice, the new Assembly formally began its term on August 24, with 46 newly elected members taking the oath. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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