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Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Holds First Election Round Amid Emergency, 40 Dead

7/28/2026

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Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of legislative elections on Monday, starting a three-phase vote.
Authorities suspended mobile and internet services, imposing a state of emergency after 40 people were killed.
Turnout was low in Mirpur district despite 3.8 million eligible voters.
Malik Alauddin said the internet shutdown forced him to campaign door-to-door.
The banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee urged a boycott and seeks to abolish 12 assembly seats.

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Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of legislative elections on Monday, starting a three-phase vote.
Authorities suspended mobile and internet services, imposing a state of emergency after 40 people were killed.
Turnout was low in Mirpur district despite 3.8 million eligible voters.
Malik Alauddin said the internet shutdown forced him to campaign door-to-door.
The banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee urged a boycott and seeks to abolish 12 assembly seats.