Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03am on 23 Jul 2026,Thursday International
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he wants to become the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling the region his "second home". Speaking at an election rally in Muzaffarabad, Sharif said he would ask Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to appoint him if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) wins the upcoming PoK elections. He said he wanted to personally oversee the region's development. His remarks come as PoK witnesses widespread anti-government protests over economic issues, including electricity tariffs and wheat prices. Elections are scheduled between July 27 and August 10 amid continuing unrest and demonstrations.
