{
  "id": 9561438,
  "title": "PML-N's Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president after his election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/pml-ns-dr-najeeb-naqi-sworn-in-as-ajk-president-after-his-election-9561438",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:50:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2032324/pml-ns-dr-najeeb-naqi-sworn-in-as-ajk-president-after-his-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Najeeb Naqi, a member of the ruling PML-N, took office as the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, following his election. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram at a ceremony held at the President’s House in Muzaffarabad. Naqi received 32 votes during the election held at the AJK Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat, while the PPP’s Chaudhry Latif Akbar secured 13 votes. Polling took place from 11am to 1pm. The current strength of the assembly is 46, as the elections for seven seats from Poonch and Sudhnoti districts have not been held due to security concerns, leaving the assembly with a total of 53 members. Upon learning of his election, Naqi expressed hope for the improvement of Poonch division, which he represented. He thanked the people for coming despite difficulties and vowed to meet their expectations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Naqi on his victory and expressed his best wishes, emphasizing the confidence of the people in him. NAqi has previously served as the health minister, education and information technology minister, and was set to contest the 2026 elections.",
  "summary": "MUZAFFARABAD: Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling PML-N was sworin in as the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, hours after his election to the office. AJK Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram administered the oath to Dr Naqi at a ceremony held at the President’s House in Muzaffarabad. He had secured 32 votes in the election held at the AJK Legislative Assembly’s Secretariat earlier in the…",
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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."
}