The president of Azad Kashmir (Urdu: صدرِ آزاد کشمیر, romanized: s̤adr-i Azād Kaṣhmīr lit.

All executive powers are exercised by the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, consisting of the prime minister and the cabinet, on his behalf, and he is bound to act on their advice.

The President appoints the Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission on the advice of the Prime Minister and serves as Chancellor of the public sector universities in the region, where he appoints Vice Chancellors based on the recommendations of relevant authorities.

The President also has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, and respites, and to remit, suspend, or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal, or other authority.

When the Legislative Assembly is not in session, the President can promulgate ordinances, provided he is satisfied with the need for such action, on the advice of the Prime Minister or the cabinet.

According to Article 53 of the Interim Constitution of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the President can issue a proclamation of emergency on the advice of the Chairman of the Council when the security of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is threatened by war, external aggression, or internal disturbances.