2 killed, many injured in post election violence in PoK southeastasiapost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from southeastasiapost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Reuters | Muzaffarabad | Published 26.07.21, 12:49 AM
Two political activists were killed in an exchange of fire between supporters of two major Pakistani parties on Sunday during a tight race to elect the regional Assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, police said.
Supporters of the ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Opposition Pakistan People’s Party clashed in one constituency, leading to the deaths, police officer Mohammad Shabir said. It was not immediately clear which party they backed.
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The violence mars the latest election test for Imran, who has faced growing criticism since his 2018 election win over his handling of the economy and competence to deliver on his election promises.
PoK legislative elections marred by violence, 2 dead thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Islamabad, July 26
Prime Minister Imran Khan s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is set to form the next government in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as it emerged as the largest political party in the legislative assembly election in the region which was marred by allegations of irregularities and violence, local media reported, citing unofficial results.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) has won 23 seats while Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
Muslim Conference (MC) and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Party (JKPP) were successful on one seat each.
JKLF held protest in front of Pak High Commission
ANI
26 Jul 2021, 04:37 GMT+10
London [UK], July 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Zone held a protest on Sunday in front of the Pakistani High Commission in London, against the elections conducted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanded independence for the Kashmiri people.
About 100 to 150 people demonstrated and called for the boycott of the elections in PoK.
Protests were held against the undemocratic and inhumane selection and the interference of Pakistani political parties under Act 74 and the Karachi Agreement.
The protestors raised slogans against the Government of Pakistan calling for a boycott of elections in PoK. The protesters were carrying banners saying, Go back Pakistan Army , We boycott the elections , We reject the Fraud Elections in PoK , Free Free Kashmir , We reject the Selection of ISI .