The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has announced the schedule for elections to fill reserved seats in the AJK Assembly, with polling set for August 24th. These reserved seats encompass five for women, one for religious scholars (Ulema-e-Deen/Mushaikh), one for AJK state subjects living abroad, and one for technocrats and professionals. Nomination papers can be filed starting August 20th, followed by scrutiny and the publication of valid candidate lists. Appeals regarding nomination decisions can be submitted on August 21st, with hearings and verdicts scheduled for August 22nd and 23rd respectively. The AJK Assembly consists of 53 members, with eight seats allocated through this indirect election process. The elections aim to fulfill the constitutional requirements for representation within the assembly.