PML-N Will Form Next AJK Government, Says Amir Muqam
Amir Muqam Dismisses PPP Rigging Allegations Ahead of AJK Polls
PML-N CONFIDENT IN AJK
Illustration concept: A politician speaking at a outdoor election rally podium decorated with green PML-N party flags, surrounded by a crowd in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
AI summary
Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam has expressed confidence that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will form the upcoming government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir following strong public backing. Speaking at a political rally in Bagh, Muqam also rejected electoral rigging allegations made by the Pakistan Peoples Party, noting that the incumbent administration was under PPP control.
Key takeaways
- Federal Minister Amir Muqam predicted a PML-N victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- He rejected PPP's electoral rigging allegations during a major rally in Bagh.
- Muqam highlighted that the PPP oversaw the AJK government, police, and administration during the polls.
- The minister urged the PPP to analyze its voter rejection rather than shift blame.
Addressing a political rally in Bagh ahead of the upcoming August 10 elections, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam claimed that public sentiment in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) firmly favours the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Muqam strongly dismissed recent allegations of electoral manipulation raised by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He pointed out the inconsistency in the PPP's claims, emphasizing that the party itself held administrative authority during the electoral process.
According to Business Recorder, the federal minister questioned how the PPP could claim the process was rigged when the regional government, prime minister, police force, and local administration were all under its command. He advised the PPP leadership to examine why voters had rejected it instead of blaming others for its political performance.
Highlighting the large turnout at the Bagh gathering, Muqam stated that the event demonstrated where public support truly lay and showcased the PML-N's political momentum in the territory ahead of the vote.
Frequently asked questions
- Who spoke at the PML-N rally in Bagh?
- Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam addressed the political rally.
- What response did Amir Muqam give regarding PPP's rigging claims?
- Muqam dismissed the allegations, noting that the AJK government, prime minister, police, and administration were all under PPP control during the election process.
- When is the polling scheduled in AJK?
- The polling in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for August 10.
Source & transparency
- By:
- Farkleet
- Source:
- Business Recorder
- Original publication:
- Aug 8, 2026, 9:24 PM
- The Reviser publication:
- Aug 8, 2026, 9:24 PM
- Updated:
- Aug 8, 2026, 9:31 PM
This report was independently written by The Reviser editorial desk from verified source material. It is not original on-the-ground reporting by The Reviser.
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