{
  "id": 66088,
  "title": "PML-N poised to grab lion’s share in AJK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/pml-n-poised-to-grab-lions-share-in-ajk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T02:03:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2020296/pml-n-poised-to-grab-lions-share-in-ajk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), witnessed tense polling during the second phase of elections to the state's Legislative Assembly. Preliminary results indicate the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leading over the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). The Election Commission officially notified the results of five refugee constituencies, all won by the PML-N, while unofficial reports suggest the PML-N also secured victory in most of these constituencies and several territorial ones. The PPP won two territorial constituencies and two refugee seats.\n\nPolling was postponed in two constituencies, LA-27 and LA-28, due to landslides and bad weather. In LA-31, clashes between PML-N and PPP workers erupted, with the PPP alleging one of its members was killed. The PML-N rejected these claims, stating the man had suffered a cardiac arrest. The PPP accused the PML-N of security lapses, firing, and intimidation, also alleging an attempt on their candidate's life. Despite these incidents, PML-N leader Bilawal claimed the party \"crossed all limits\" and accused its rivals of using violence.\n\nVoters expressed excitement about their first time casting ballots, with one 22-year-old student, Syeda Warisha, saying, \"It's a new experience and I am excited.\" The PML-N is anticipated to gain the majority of seats in the Assembly, potentially consolidating its lead over the PPP.",
  "summary": "RAWALPINDI: People receive ballot papers from election officials as they wait to cast their votes at a polling station in Millat Colony, during the second phase of elections to the AJK Legislative Assembly.—Online • Initial tally shows ‘N’ leading second phase of elections • PPP set to win two refugee, two territorial seats; alleges widespread rigging • Polling in two constituencies postponed…",
  "key_points": [
    "PML-N leading in AJK elections, preliminary results show",
    "PPP wins two territorial, two refugee constituencies",
    "PML-N expected to secure majority in Legislative Assembly"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}