{
  "id": 420593,
  "title": "Third phase of AJK elections today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/third-phase-of-ajk-elections-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T23:33:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434052/third-phase-of-ajk-elections-today"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muzaffarabad - Voting commenced on Monday (August 10) for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, covering four constituencies in Bagh and Haveli districts. The Election Commission spokesperson confirmed that more than 460,000 voters will participate in the polling process. Chief Election Commissioner, former Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, stated that polling will take place in LA-14, LA-15, LA-16 and LA-17. Security forces have been deployed in the area to ensure a secure voting environment. The Election Commission has also postponed polling for seven constituencies in Poonch division due to security concerns. Mustafa Mughal emphasized the significance of the election, noting that it is both a democratic right and a religious duty for the people. The Commission is preparing a new schedule for the postponed constituencies, with a possible announcement within the next seven days.",
  "summary": "MUZAFFARABAD: Polling for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections will be held in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts on Monday (August 10), with more than 460,000 voters eligible to cast their ballots. According to the Election Commission spokesperson, voters in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts will cast their ballots tomorrow.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}