The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has declared a public holiday in the Mirpur Division on July 27 following a request from the Election Commission of AJK to facilitate polling for the Legislative Assembly elections.
The Services and General Administration Department has issued an official notification confirming the holiday. According to the notification, the public holiday will be observed only in the Mirpur Division.
The first phase of polling for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections is scheduled to take place in the Mirpur Division on July 27.
The Election Commission had requested the AJK government to declare a public holiday on polling day to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process.
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