Who was the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir who passed away in January 2026?

Correct answer: Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry. Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, President of AJK since 2021, died on 31 January 2026 after a prolonged illness.

Background: He had also served as Prime Minister of AJK from 1996 to 2001.

• Sardar Masood: Sardar Masood Khan was AJK President from 2016 to 2021.
• Raja Farooq Haider: Raja Farooq Haider was an AJK Prime Minister.
• Sardar Yaqoob Khan: Sardar Yaqoob Khan was AJK President earlier.

Did you know? He was laid to rest with full state honours in Chechian, Mirpur.

Memory trick: Jan 2026: Barrister Sultan.