AJK Legislative Assembly elections 2026 AJK Elections 2026 PTI Kashmir Elections — PTI leaders speak to reporters after announcing their decision to stay out of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections 2026.

PTI Boycotts AJK Legislative Assembly Elections 2026

Party Says No to AJK Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, Stands With Kashmiris

By Desk Assistant Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf – (Web Desk) – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Thursday that it will not take part in the AJK Legislative Assembly elections 2026. The party said its decision comes because of the tense situation currently unfolding in the region.

PTI said the move is not about political gain. Instead, the party wants to show that it stands firmly with the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

In its statement, PTI made it clear that staying out of the polls is a choice, not a forced retreat. The party said it will not join the process while current conditions remain unchanged.

PTI also explained the reasoning behind the boycott. The statement described the decision as a sign of support for the hopes and democratic rights of the Kashmiri people, rather than a calculated political strategy.

Many political observers are now watching closely to see how this decision will affect the overall election landscape in AJK. With PTI stepping back, other parties may need to rethink their own campaign strategies in the coming weeks.

For now, the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir wait to see what comes next, as political tension continues to shape the road ahead.