The Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, also known as AJK Legislative Assembly is a
unicameral
Unicameralism (from ''uni''- "one" + Latin ''camera'' "chamber") is a type of legislature consisting of one house or assembly that legislates and votes as one. Unicameralism has become an increasingly common type of legislature, making up nearly ...
legislature of elected representatives of the autonomous state of
Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which is located in
Muzaffarabad. It was established under the
Interim Constitution of AJK having a total of 53 seats, with 45 general seats, while 8 are reserved of which 5 are for women, 1 for
Ulama
In Islam, the ''ulama'' ( ; also spelled ''ulema''; ; singular ; feminine singular , plural ) are scholars of Islamic doctrine and law. They are considered the guardians, transmitters, and interpreters of religious knowledge in Islam.
"Ulama ...
, 1 for
Technocrats and 1 for
J&K nationals residing abroad.
Members of Legislative Assembly
The members of legislative Assembly are elected for a five-year term on the basis of adult franchise and
one person, one vote.
List of Assemblies of Azad Kashmir
Speakers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
See also
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2016 Azad Kashmiri general election
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Constituency LA-37 Jammu - 4 (Narowal)
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Government of Azad Kashmir
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List of Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly constituencies
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President of Azad Kashmir
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Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir
References
External links
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Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan
Punjab
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Government of Azad Kashmir
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