Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the leading party in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing eight of the 10 Pakistan-based refugee constituencies declared so far, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won two seats, while results for two constituencies were still awaited.

Polling for eight constituencies in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 seats reserved for Jammu and Kashmir refugees settled in Pakistan concluded on Sunday. Voting in Muzaffarabad Division was extended by one hour until 6:00 p.m. to facilitate voters, while polling at refugee polling stations across Pakistan ended at 5:00 p.m., after whic...