MUZAFFARABAD: Muzaffarabad witnessed political buzz as Pakistan Peoples' Party announced its candidate for Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir.

Chaudhry Yasin was nominated by PPP and it was expected that he would be unanimous candidate for all opposition alliances, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Sources confirmed that election of Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir would be held today and schedule for election would be released today.

Nomination of Chaudhry Yasin as PPP's candidate for premiership of Azad Kashmir indicates party's strong desire to gain control of region. Chaudhry Yasin is President of PPP Azad Kashmir and is considered seasoned politician.

On other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf nominated Chaudhry Rashid as its candidate for premiership of Azad Kashmir. However, due to factionalism within party, name of candidate for leader of house could not be agreed upon. Names of Khawaja Farooq, Dewan Chghtai, Azhar Sadiq and Chaudhry Rashid were under consideration by PTI.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 15 2023

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