Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group

In Kashmir, despite a boycott call from a banned separatist group, candidates from former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have secured 24 out of 34 decided seats. This election outcome highlights the ruling party's continued influence in the region, which has long been a flashpoint between Pakistan and India. The results could impact regional stability and influence future political dynamics in Kashmir, underscoring the complex interplay between local governance and broader geopolitical tensions.