Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By NPR
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In brief
Pakistan's Muslim League-N party, led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, demonstrates significant electoral strength in Kashmir's voting process. With 24 of 34 available seats secured across the initial phases, the party maintains momentum despite opposition boycotts from banned separatist organizations. The election commission's preliminary results suggest strong voter support for Sharif's faction, positioning them as the dominant force in the regional political landscape.
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Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting, the election commission, said Wednesday.
