The PML-N has won nine of the 13 constituencies contested in the first phase of the AJK elections in Mirpur division, according to preliminary results issued by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission. The PPP secured four seats, while polling was affected by isolated incidents of violence and allegations of electoral malpractice.

The results are based on preliminary Form-27 data following polling held on July 27, 2026.

AJK Elections 2026 Results

The AJK elections 2026 are being conducted in three phases because of security concerns. The first phase covered 13 constituencies in the Mirpur division.

According to the preliminary results, the PML-N emerged as the leading party, winning nine seats, while the PPP secured four constituencies.

AJK Election Results — Quick Facts

Detail Information
Election AJK General Elections 2026
First Phase Mirpur Division
Polling Date July 27, 2026
Total Seats 13
PML-N 9 seats
PPP 4 seats
Result Status Preliminary / Unofficial
Source AJK Election Commission Forms-27

PML-N Wins 9 Seats in Mirpur Division

The PML-N secured victories across constituencies in Mirpur, Bhimber and Kotli districts.

The party won seats in Dadyal and Khari Sharif in Mirpur district, Barnala, Samahni and Bhimber in Bhimber district, and Nakyal, Sehnsa, Charhoi and Khuiratta in Kotli district.

The result gives PML-N a clear lead in the first phase of the AJK election results 2026.

PPP Secures Four Seats

The Pakistan Peoples Party won four constituencies in the first phase.

PPP candidates secured the key Mirpur city seat, as well as Chakswari in Mirpur district and two seats in Kotli.

The PPP therefore finished the first phase with four seats compared with PML-N's nine.

Mirpur Election Results

In Mirpur district, PML-N candidate Azhar Sadiq won LA-1 (Mirpur-I) with 15,427 votes.

PPP candidate Qasim Majeed won LA-2 (Mirpur-II) with 13,378 votes, while PPP's Yasir Sultan won the closely contested LA-3 (Mirpur-III) seat with 12,590 votes.

PML-N's Chaudhry Rukhsar Ahmed won LA-4 (Mirpur-IV) with 22,376 votes.

Bhimber Election Results

The PML-N performed strongly across the Bhimber district.

PML-N's Waqar Ahmed Noor won the Barnala LA-5 seat with 30,259 votes, narrowly defeating PPP's Chaudhry Parvaiz Ashraf, who received 29,574 votes.

PML-N's Chaudhry Razzaq won Samahni's LA-6 seat with 32,332 votes.

In LA-7 (Bhimber-III), PML-N's Tariq Farooq secured 38,340 votes to defeat former AJK prime minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, who received 25,900 votes.

Kotli Election Results

Kotli also produced a strong performance for PML-N, although PPP managed to secure two seats.

PPP's Zafar Iqbal won LA-8 (Kotli-I) with 19,535 votes, while PML-N's Umair Naeem won LA-9 (Kotli-II).

PPP's AJK chapter president Chaudhry Yasin won LA-10 (Kotli-III) with 12,358 votes.

PML-N candidates then secured LA-11, LA-12 and LA-13, completing the party's nine-seat tally across the Mirpur division.

AJK Election Results 2026: Party-Wise Breakdown

The preliminary results from the first phase show:

  • PML-N: 9 seats

  • PPP: 4 seats

  • Total: 13 seats

The results are preliminary and based on Election Commission Form-27 data.

Violence and Rigging Allegations During Polling

The first phase of the AJK elections 2026 was not completely free from controversy.

Scuffles, violence and allegations of rigging were reported during polling, with PML-N and PPP accusing each other of electoral malpractice.

One of the most serious incidents occurred in Nakyal's LA-9 constituency, where an exchange of fire was reported.

The government, however, described the overall election process as peaceful and credible apart from isolated incidents.

Rana Sanaullah Says Polls Were Peaceful

PML-N leader and Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said the elections were held in a peaceful, free and credible manner despite a small number of incidents.

He said the violence in Nakyal was connected to a family dispute involving supporters of the two competing parties.

Another incident was reported in Bhimber's Samahni constituency, where a candidate allegedly entered a polling station and removed ballot boxes. Police subsequently arrested the candidate and registered an FIR, according to the government briefing.

Voter Turnout in AJK Elections

Kashmir Affairs Minister Amir Muqam said voter turnout reached between 40% and 60% in some constituencies.

He described the participation level as encouraging given the circumstances surrounding the election.

Muqam also said that holding the elections under the prevailing conditions was itself a major achievement.

When Are the Next AJK Election Phases?

The AJK elections are being conducted in three phases.

The second phase is scheduled for August 2, 2026, covering nine constituencies of the Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies.

The third phase is scheduled for August 10, 2026, covering 11 constituencies of the Poonch division.

The final political picture will therefore become clearer after all three phases are completed.

Why Are AJK Elections Being Held in Three Phases?

The elections are being conducted in phases due to security concerns.

The first phase in Mirpur division was held on July 27, while the remaining constituencies will vote in August.

The phased approach is intended to facilitate security arrangements and the administration of polling across the region.

AJK Elections 2026 — What Happens Next?

The next major development will be the second phase of polling on August 2.

The results from Muzaffarabad and the refugee constituencies will determine whether PML-N can maintain its momentum or whether PPP and other political groups can make significant gains.

The final outcome cannot be determined from the first phase alone because several constituencies remain to be contested.

AJK Elections 2026 — FAQs

Who won the first phase of AJK elections 2026?

The PML-N emerged as the leading party in the first phase, winning nine of the 13 seats in Mirpur division according to preliminary results.

How many seats did PPP win in Mirpur division?

The PPP secured four seats in the first phase of the AJK elections.

How many seats did PML-N win in AJK first phase?

PML-N won nine out of 13 constituencies in the Mirpur division according to preliminary Form-27 results.

Are the AJK election results final?

No. The reported figures are preliminary/unofficial results issued through Form-27. The AJK elections are also being held in three phases, so the overall election result is not yet complete.

When is the second phase of AJK elections?

The second phase is scheduled for August 2, 2026.

When is the third phase of AJK elections?

The third phase is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

How many constituencies were contested in the first phase?

The first phase covered 13 constituencies in Mirpur division.

Bottom Line

PML-N has taken a strong early lead in the AJK elections 2026, winning nine of the 13 Mirpur division constituencies, while PPP secured four seats in preliminary results.

The first phase was held amid security concerns, isolated violence and allegations of electoral malpractice, but government officials described the overall polling process as credible. The second and third phases are scheduled for August 2 and August 10, after which the broader electoral picture will become clearer.

Published: July 29, 2026
Category: Pakistan / Politics
Author: PakGenZ Politics Desk