Overview
- The Legislative Assembly passed the motion 36–2 in a session chaired by Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, which under AJK constitutional rules also counted as the vote installing the PPP nominee.
- The PPP built a working majority after at least 10 PTI forward‑bloc ministers switched sides on October 26 during meetings in Islamabad.
- The PML‑N signed the resolution and its lawmakers voted to remove Haq, but the party says it will remain on the opposition benches.
- An oath‑taking ceremony for Rathore is scheduled for Tuesday in Muzaffarabad, with senior PPP leaders expected to attend.
- In his first address, Rathore pledged administrative austerity, transparency and engagement with the Joint Awami Action Committee on pending demands.