Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for a key constitutional contest in the region.
Nomination Papers Directed to Be Filed
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed that Nawaz Sharif had directed Dr Najeeb Naqi to submit his nomination papers for the AJK president’s office. In a statement shared on social media, she extended congratulations to the nominee on behalf of the party and its leadership.
The decision followed consultations within the PML-N, with the party’s top leadership and Nawaz Sharif approving Dr Najeeb Naqi’s name for the position.
Who Is Dr Najeeb Naqi?
Dr Najeeb Naqi hails from the Sudhanoti-Palundri constituency of the Poonch Division in AJK. He is a prominent figure in the region’s political landscape and has previously served as a minister in the AJK government, holding several important portfolios.
Election Scheduled for September 24
The Chief Election Commissioner had earlier issued the formal schedule for the election of the new AJK president as part of the constitutional process. According to the schedule, the vote will take place on September 24, 2026.
- Nawaz Sharif nominated Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan for AJK president.
- Nomination papers are to be filed as directed by the PML-N leadership.
- The nominee is a former AJK minister from the Poonch Division.
- The AJK president election is set for September 24, 2026.
The nomination underscores the PML-N’s effort to consolidate its position in AJK politics ahead of the scheduled vote, with Dr Najeeb Naqi’s regional standing and ministerial experience positioned as key credentials for the office.
