Pakistan, June 15 -- The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has confirmed that the AJK general elections will be held on July 27 as scheduled. The commission dismissed speculation about a possible postponement of the polls, stating that all election-related activities are proceeding in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements.

According to the Election Commission's spokesperson, the election schedule was issued on June 5 due to the constitutional term of the Legislative Assembly and other legal obligations. The spokesperson emphasized that the timing of the schedule was determined strictly by law.

The commission also rejected allegations that the election schedule was announced for any political purpose. It...