Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
PML-N is poised to form the regional government after winning 24 of 34 seats, while unrest cut the final phase to four constituencies.
- Voting began Monday for the final phase of Pakistan-administered Kashmir's legislative elections, with four constituencies participating despite boycott calls from the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee .
- The JAAC led weeks of protests demanding the abolition of 12 legislative seats reserved for displaced Kashmiris, prompting authorities to ban the group in June under "antiterrorism" laws.
- Pakistan's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N has already secured a majority, winning 24 of 34 seats decided in the first two phases and positioning the party to form the regional government.
- Regional Prime Minister Faisal Rathore is competing for one of the remaining seats, with newly elected lawmakers set to select the region's next prime minister once voting concludes this month.
- Both India and Pakistan claim the Himalayan region in its entirety, having fought two of their three wars over the disputed territory since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
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