Mustafa Mughal Sworn In as Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Muzaffarabad: In a significant development for the electoral framework of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Justice (Retired) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal formally assumed office as the Chief Election Commissioner of AJK in an impressive oath-taking ceremony held at the Supreme Court Building in Muzaffarabad.The oath was administered by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Saeed Akram Khan, in the presence of senior judicial, administrative, and law enforcement officials. Among those who attended the ceremony were Member Election Commission Syed Nazir-ul-Hassan Gilani, Inspector General of Police Captain (R) Liaqat Ali, senior secretaries of the government, officers of the district judiciary, and a large number of members of the legal fraternity. The ceremony reflected the institutional importance of the office and underscored the commitment of the state’s leadership to strengthening democratic governance.Justice (R) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal brings with him extensive judicial experience and a distinguished career marked by integrity and professionalism. His appointment comes at a crucial time when institutional transparency, electoral credibility, and public trust in democratic processes remain central to governance in AJK.Observers believe that under his stewardship, the Election Commission will further enhance its capacity to conduct free, fair, and transparent elections in accordance with constitutional and legal provisions. His judicial background is expected to reinforce impartial decision-making and strengthen the rule of law in the electoral domain.The appointment is being viewed as a positive step toward consolidating democratic institutions and ensuring that electoral reforms, accountability, and administrative efficiency remain at the forefront of AJK’s governance agenda.Tags: Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, Chief Election Commissioner AJK, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Supreme Court AJK, Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, Oath Taking Ceremony, Election Commission AJK, AJK Governance, Electoral Reforms, Rule of Law.