The Chief Secretary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Khushal Khan, on Sunday said all arrangements had been finalised for the upcoming general elections and warned of strict legal action against anyone attempting to disrupt law and order or obstruct the electoral process. Addressing a joint press conference along with Secretary Election Commission *EC) Raja Mohammad Shakeel Khan, Khushal assured voters that the electoral process would be conducted in a peaceful, transparent and fair manner. He said the formal election process would begin on July 27 in accordance with the Constitution, while all preparations for the general elections had been completed and polling material had been dispatched to returning officers.
Read: AJK Election Commission warns against code of conduct violations ahead of polls The chief secretary said nearly 17,000 security personnel had been deployed to ensure the peaceful conduct of the elections. "Police contingents from all four provinces would assist the AJK Police in providing election security," he added. Khushhal said all state institutions were fully prepared to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in AJK.
The chief secretary also said authorities were closely monitoring those spreading misleading propaganda on social media and warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt law and order or obstruct the electoral process. Referring to voter participation, he said AJK had traditionally witnessed a high voter turnout and expressed confidence that this year's elections would also see strong public participation. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has completed all necessary preparations to ensure the free, fair, and transparent conduct of the first phase of elections scheduled across Mirpur Division tomorrow.#News #Kashmir #RadioPakistan https://t.co/upUdXuAJFX — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) July 26, 2026 Secretary EC said the first phase of polling would be held on Monday (July 27) in Mirpur Division.
He said election arrangements in the division had been completed and polling material had already been dispatched to polling stations. Also Read: Mirpur administration completes preparations for July 27 AJK elections Khan said around 22,000 election staff had been deployed and all preparations had been finalised. He said the chief election commissioner had visited Mirpur and expressed …
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