Marred by protests, the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections has ended with a PML-N victory in the Mirpur division. The PML-N clinched 9 seats, while the PPP secured 4 of the 13 contested constituencies. Notably, both the PTI and JAAC boycotted the ballot. Meanwhile, federal government coalition allies, trading allegations of malpractice, clashed openly, with violence reported throughout the area. Voter turnout hit an unprecedented low, with less than 25%........

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