PML-N's Dr Najeeb Naqi elected as AJK president
MUZAFFARABAD: Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling PML-N was elected as the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Dr Naqi secured 32 votes in the election held at the AJK Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat, while PPP’s Chaudhry Latif Akbar secured 13 votes. Polling began at 11am and concluded at 1pm. Under the AJK Constitution, the president is elected by the members of the Legislative…
Muzaffarabad witnessed the election of Dr Najeeb Naqi, from the ruling PML-N, as the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The election took place at the AJK Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat, with Dr Naqi garnering 32 votes against Chaudhry Latif Akbar of the PPP, who received 13 votes. Voting commenced at 11am and concluded at 1pm.
According to the AJK Constitution, the president is chosen by the Legislative Assembly members by a majority of the total membership. The post had been vacant since January following the demise of Barrister Sultan Mahmood. Prior to Dr Naqi's election, Chaudhry Latif Akbar served as the acting president, and Chaudhry Tariq Farooq assumed the role as Legislative Assembly Speaker on August 25.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Dr Naqi, expressing confidence in his ability to serve effectively and contribute to the development and well-being of the people of AJK. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to providing full cooperation to the state. Further updates will follow.
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