Key facts
- Elections were held for the 53-seat assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (N) secured 25 seats in the assembly.
- The elections were marred by deadly clashes and security concerns.
- Voting was postponed and reruns were held in some areas due to violence.
- The Joint Awami Action Committee is leading protests in the region.
- Protesters are demanding genuine political participation and economic rights.
- The protests have broadened to a critique of governance and Islamabad's authority.
Elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for the region's 53-seat assembly have been accompanied by significant unrest and deadly clashes. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (N) has emerged as the leading party, securing 25 seats. However, the electoral process has been disrupted by violence, leading to postponements and reruns of voting in several areas.