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Rift Emerges in PPPPML-N Bid to Unseat AJK PM as PML-N Pushes for Early Elections

PPP has nominated Chaudhry Yaseen, with a tabling of the no-confidence motion expected within a day.

Overview

  • PPP and PML-N have signed a no-confidence motion targeting Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq.
  • PML-N has made its backing contingent on early elections after appointing a new chief election commissioner, according to party sources cited by Daily Times.
  • PPP says it has the open support of 37 assembly members, with five additional pledges, for the effort to change the government.
  • PPP reached an understanding to keep Barrister Sultan Mehmood as AJK president, and the Barrister group has joined the party, Dunya News reported.
  • Anwarul Haq indicated he could resign if assured that development funds would continue to reach cabinet and assembly members after his exit.