Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has praised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s 'outstanding victory' in the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, while criticizing the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for its alleged failure to address governance issues.

In a televised address, Maryam accused the PPP of using 'undemocratic' rhetoric by alleging rigging, despite their previous acceptance of PML-N's governance in Gilgit-Baltistan.

She emphasized that election outcomes are determined by voters, not political parties, and highlighted the PPP's lack of performance in Sindh and AJK.Maryam also called on the PPP to focus on improving infrastructure and delivering results rather than blaming the federal government.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal echoed these sentiments, condemning the PPP's 'immature' statements and comparing their governance record with PML-N's achievements in Punjab.The article underscores the political tensions between the two parties amid ongoing electoral processes in AJK.