Explanation

Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani became the 17th prime minister of AJK in 2026.

He replaced Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore.

He belongs to PML-N. 

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Updated & Verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Article 35A was revoked on 5 August 2019 by the Government of India.
• The move was widely viewed as enabling demographic changes in Kashmir.
• It removed special rights related to residency and property ownership.
• The decision was linked with revocation of Article 370.
• It created significant political and regional tensions.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

Barrister Sultan Mahmood served as the 10th president of AJK from August 17, 2021 till his death on January 31, 2026.

He was 71.

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He had also served as PM of AJK from 1996 to 2001.

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Explanation

On 17 November 2025, a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq succeeded with 36 votes in favour and two against.

Anwarul Haq had been serving as the 15th PM of AJK since 20 April 2023.

After the motion, PPP’s Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore elected as the new AJK premier.

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Explanation

On 17 November 2025, a no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq succeeded with 36 votes in favour and two against.

Anwarul Haq had been serving as the 15th PM of AJK since 20 April 2023.

After the motion, PPP’s Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore elected as the new AJK premier.

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