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Islamabad Ready For Crackdown As PoK Heads For Legislative Polls Amid Unrest
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Pakistan's Punjab province has deployed 14,000 police personnel in the region for security duty in anticipation of violence during the
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Islamabad Ready For Crackdown As PoK Heads For Legislative Polls Amid Unrest
Pakistan's Punjab province has deployed 14,000 police personnel in the region for security duty in anticipation of violence during the polling.
Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Heads to Polls Amid Deadly Clashes and Political Unrest
Elections to the legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are set to begin on Monday, amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured. Polling for the 45 directly elected seats of the 53-member assembly will be conducted in three phases, ending on August 10. The first phase covers 15 seats, while the second phase covers 15 seats, and the third phase covers 15 seats.
Islamabad Prepares for Crackdown as Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Heads for Legislative Polls Amid Unrest
Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir is bracing for legislative polls, which are expected to be held despite the region's volatile situation. Islamabad has reportedly prepared for a potential crackdown, with security forces on high alert. The polls are seen as a test of the region's stability, with various political parties contesting the elections. The situation in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir has been tense in recent months, with protests and clashes between security forces and local residents. The region has been under the control of Pakistan since the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The polls are expected to be held on July 28, according to reports.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir legislative assembly elections begin amid protests
The legislative assembly of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will begin elections on Monday, conducted in three phases and concluding on August 10. The polls are taking place amid violent protests and clashes that have persisted for over a year, with at least 20 deaths reported in recent weeks. Authorities have announced the phased schedule, but unrest has intensified ahead of the elections, raising concerns about the process. The elections follow prolonged unrest in PoK, with the latest violence occurring in the run-up to the polls.
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