Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amid boycott calls
Elections are taking place in the disputed region amid demands for better representation and calls for a boycott.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is holding elections amid demands for better representation and calls for a boycott, according to NPR News.
The region is disputed and lies at the center of rivalry between Pakistan and India.
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