Pakistan Army will deploy troops in Azad Jammu and Kashmir from July 22 to July 26 under Article 245 of the Constitution said the ISPR in a release issued Thursday.

"AJK Police, assisted by law enforcement agencies from other provinces and civil armed forces — including Rangers and the FC — will be employed for smooth and peaceful conduct of AJK elections," the statement read.

Political parties have supported this decision as it will help maintain law and order they told the Election Commission at a meeting held with various stakeholders to get a consensus on this issue.