The government employees assigned election duties for Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) general elections will cast their ballots on July 20 under special polling arrangements, the election officials said on Friday. The AJK Election Commission has scheduled general elections for July 27 across the region. The Election Commission spokesperson said polling for government officials and employees deployed on election duty would take place at the offices of the respective returning officers in all Constituencies. The special voting process is intended to allow election personnel to exercise their right to vote before polling day, when they will be performing official duties. The election officials said returning officers would supervise the voting, while administrative and logistical preparations are being finalized to ensure the process is conducted smoothly. The Election Commission has instructed relevant authorities to complete all arrangements in time and ensure the electoral process remains transparent, fair and peaceful ahead of the July 27 vote.
AJK election staff to cast vote on July 20
Published on: July 18, 2026 7:31 AM