Pakistan election 2024: Live results
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: Live results

Al Jazeera  

About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges. As of Saturday afternoon, the country’s election commission had announced provisional results for more than half of the National Assembly seats. Punjab: 141 seats 141 seats Sindh: 61 seats 61 seats Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 45 seats 45 seats Balochistan: 16 seats 16 seats Islamabad Capital Territory: 3 seats A crackdown on the biggest opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and its leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, fuelled concerns that the polls would not be free and fair. His grandfather Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and mother Benazir Bhutto ruled the country as prime ministers, and his father Asif Ali Zardari was Pakistan’s president from 2008 to 2013. Seats won in 2018: 43 Seats won in 2013: 34 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is the leader of the opposition PTI party.

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Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 days, 17 hours ago

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has jailed 25 civilians over attacks on military facilities that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the ruling on Saturday, stating that a military court had handed down sentences of between two and 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment”, with 14 facing a decade behind bars. The statement did …

Pakistan Supreme Court Deals Blow to Sharif Government, Rules in Favor of Imran Khan's Party on Reserved Seats
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Supreme Court Deals Blow to Sharif Government, Rules in Favor of Imran Khan's Party on Reserved Seats

ABP News  

In a significant ruling on Saturday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan directed the Election Commission to immediately enforce its decision regarding reserved seats, which could favor the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. This directive comes as a major blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition government, as it threatens to potentially elevate PTI to the largest …

Pakistan election commission to implement SC order on reserved seats to Imran Khan's party
5 months ago

Pakistan election commission to implement SC order on reserved seats to Imran Khan's party

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s election commission will implement the Supreme Court’s order on allotting reserved seats to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party, a media report said on Saturday, a decision which will allow the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to become the largest party in Parliament. Last week, a 13-member full bench of the Supreme Court, in a key 8-5 judgment, ruled that 71-year-old …

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’
5 months, 1 week ago

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 15 reacted sharply to the government's decision to ban the party, saying the move came “out of desperation” and is a “sign of panic" within the federal administration. Senior PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar told Geo News that the federal government was attempting to ban the party “out of desperation” …

Pakistan Government to ban Imran Khan’s PTI party for alleged anti-state activities
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Government to ban Imran Khan’s PTI party for alleged anti-state activities

The Hindu  

In a controversial move, the Pakistan Government on July 15 announced that it will ban jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities and slap cases against him and two of his senior party colleagues for treason. “In view of the foreign funding case, May 9 riots, and the cipher episode as well as the …

Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party in a big blow to PTI
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party in a big blow to PTI

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a major action against the jailed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, his successor government has decided to ban his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities, it was announced on Monday. Supreme Court on PTI The latest development came a day after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled that Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party was improperly denied at least …

Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has said it plans to ban Pakistan Terheek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He also said the government planned to bring treason charges against Khan and two other senior party leaders – former President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and ex-Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri – as well …

Imran Khan’s party to emerge as the largest party in Pakistan’s Parliament after SC ruling on reserved seats: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan’s party to emerge as the largest party in Pakistan’s Parliament after SC ruling on reserved seats: Report

The Hindu  

Former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on July 12 ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, according to a media report. In a major legal victory for 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, a 13-member full bench …

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari threatens ruling govt, says 'we know how to form and dismantle govts'
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari threatens ruling govt, says 'we know how to form and dismantle govts'

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a surprising development, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari issued a strong rebuke of the cash-strapped government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said he would not abandon people and that he knows "how to form and dismantle governments". "The IMF loans are a test for the public," Zardari said, accusing the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party of …

Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats
5 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Supreme Court has handed a major legal victory to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, declaring it eligible for a share of reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies. In its short order on Friday, the Supreme Court recognised the PTI as a political party and affirmed that not having an election …

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging
6 months ago

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging

The Hindu  

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on June 23 reiterated its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja’s immediate resignation for failing to hold “free and fair” elections and protested against the "injustices" being committed against the party, according to media reports. “Leaders of 71-year-old Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with other National Assembly members, led a …

Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC's resignation over alleged poll rigging in Pakistan
6 months ago

Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC's resignation over alleged poll rigging in Pakistan

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Sunday reiterated its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja's immediate resignation for failing to hold "free and fair" elections and protested against the "injustices" being committed against the party, according to media reports. Leaders of 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with other National Assembly members, led a …

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process

Firstpost  

As the campaign for the world’s largest electoral exercise came to an end, my mind turned to the election for the National Assembly held in Pakistan on February 8 this year. In the 2018 elections, the army, under General Qamar Bajwa, who ironically was appointed by Nawaz Sharif as the army chief, decided that Imran Khan should be assisted from …

Pakistan court rejects plea to disqualify Imran Khan for concealing alleged daughter’s name in nomination papers in 2018
7 months ago

Pakistan court rejects plea to disqualify Imran Khan for concealing alleged daughter’s name in nomination papers in 2018

The Hindu  

A Pakistani court has rejected a petition seeking the disqualification of former prime minister Imran Khan for concealing his alleged daughter Tyrian White while submitting his nomination papers for the 2018 general elections. The petition alleged that the 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party founder had not disclosed his alleged daughter — Tyrian White — in his nomination papers for contesting the …

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan
9 months ago

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

The Hindu  

After much waiting, Pakistan’s election drama appears to be over, with Shehbaz Sharif becoming the Prime Minister for the second time after his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz joined hands with the Pakistan Peoples Party to form a coalition government. First, with Mr. Shehbaz Sharif as the ‘selected’ Prime Minister, it will be easier for the army to control the civilian government. …

Pakistan Presidential polls: Imran Khan's party dubs election as ‘null and void’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Presidential polls: Imran Khan's party dubs election as ‘null and void’

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's party leader Omar Ayub has voiced strong opposition to Asif Ali Zardari's election as president, urging that it be declared null and void, ARY News reported on Saturday. Supporters of Imran Khan’s PTI in Karachi "We reject the so-called presidential election," PTI leader said. Recently, On Saturday Election Commission of Pakistan has declared the PPP co-chairman Asif Ali …

Pakistan news: Asif Ali Zardari elected as 14th President
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan news: Asif Ali Zardari elected as 14th President

Live Mint  

Co-chairperson of Pakistan People's Party Asif Ali Zardari has been elected as Pakistan's 14th President, Geo News reported on Saturday. Zardari secured a remarkable 255 electoral votes in the parliamentary election, beating the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council candidate, Mahmood Khan Achakzai. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in his post, announced, “In the presidential elections, his party's candidate and father, …

Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time

Al Jazeera  

Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims. Pakistan Peoples Party’s co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has won a second term as Pakistan’s president, supported by the ruling coalition in a vote by parliament and regional assemblies. Zardari secured 411 votes, while his opponent, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, who is backed by the party …

'Thank you Narendra Modi for...': Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on PM's congratulatory message
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thank you Narendra Modi for...': Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on PM's congratulatory message

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif replied to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi congratulating him on his re-election as the Pakistan PM. Subsequently, PM Modi congratulated him on becoming Pakistan's new Prime Minister. Shehbaz, the candidate of a six-party coalition led his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party, was administered oath as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister by …

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to ’maintain relations with neighbors’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to ’maintain relations with neighbors’

Live Mint  

Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took a pledge to revive the country's debt-trapped economy and eradicate terrorism, saying his government would not allow the country to become part of some "great game" and would maintain cordial relations with neighbors based on the principles of equality. Soon after Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 24th prime minister and …

Top news of the day: March 03, 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: March 03, 2024

The Hindu  

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan’s Prime Minister for a second time Shehbaz Sharif on March 3 became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time to lead a coalition government after he comfortably won a majority in the newly-elected Parliament. The party trusted me and declared me as the candidate from Asansol but due to some reason I will not …

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time

The Hindu  

Shehbaz Sharif on March 3 became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time to lead a coalition government after he comfortably won a majority in the newly-elected Parliament. Mr. Shehbaz’s challenger Omar Ayub Khan of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf secured 92 votes. In his speech, Mr. Shehbaz also said that the nation would always …

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's prime minister for a second time after controversial election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's prime minister for a second time after controversial election

Hindustan Times  

Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday secured his second term as Pakistan's prime minister as lawmakers elected him with 201 votes amid protests in parliament. Pakistan's former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif Shehbaz's party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will lead a coalition government with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan People's Party as a key partner. The development …

Pakistan to elect new prime minister today, Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as 33rd premier
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan to elect new prime minister today, Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as 33rd premier

Hindustan Times  

Shehbaz Sharif, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader and brother of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is poised to become the Islamic nation's 33rd premier on Sunday. Pakistan's former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif Read here: Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests Shehbaz Sharif, the consensus candidate of PML-N and …

Pakistan election: Shehbaz Sharif to be Prime Minister for the second time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan election: Shehbaz Sharif to be Prime Minister for the second time

Live Mint  

Shehbaz Sharif, senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader is set to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan on Sunday, March 3. Shehbaz Sharif, 72, who is the consensus candidate of the PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party, is set to lead a coalition government following last month's elections that produced a split mandate. His closest contender Omar Ayub Khan of …

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote

Al Jazeera  

Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of the February 8 election. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani legislators have elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister for a second term following a controversial election last month. “Shehbaz Sharif is declared to have been elected the prime minister of the Islamic Republic …

Pakistan elections: four provinces, mixed results, one message | Data
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan elections: four provinces, mixed results, one message | Data

The Hindu  

The results of the 2024 elections in Pakistan for the four provinces — Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan — match the National Assembly trend. The provincial elections are less likely to change the political situation in the provinces, despite nuances in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. Independents, including those backed by the PTI, have won seven seats, followed by the …

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates
9 months, 3 weeks ago

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates

Al Jazeera  

While ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif of the PMLN-PPP alliance is a frontrunner, independents backed by Imran Khan’s PTI hope to clinch a surprise. The tense election threw a split verdict, with independent candidates backed by the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party winning 93 seats, followed by three-time PM Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz securing 75, and Pakistan …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership, says ‘best choice in current circumstances’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership, says ‘best choice in current circumstances’

Live Mint  

Formally nominating his younger brother to head a coalition government, former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif said ‘Shehbaz is the best choice for the prime ministership, especially in the current circumstances Pakistan is in’ Formally nominating his younger brother to head a coalition government, former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif said 'Shehbaz is the best choice for the prime ministership, especially in …

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jailed former prime minister Imran …

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM

Live Mint  

Two family-controlled parties in Pakistan have agreed to form a coalition government to elect Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister, sidelining Imran Khan's group, which won the most seats in contentious elections. Lawmakers in Pakistan are scheduled to convene on February 29 to choose a new prime minister, with the anticipation that former premier Shehbaz Sharif will assume the …

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics

The Hindu  

There was no level playing field in Pakistan’s general elections on February 8, in which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, barred from fielding candidates on its popular cricket bat symbol, was pitted against the military-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The PML-N has joined hands with the Pakistan People’s Party and several smaller parties to …

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9

Live Mint  

Still struggling to address the rigging allegations after general elections in the country, Pakistan is now gearing up to elect the new president by March 9. The Election Commission of Pakistan is set to hold an election for the office of the country’s president by March 9, two days before the retirement of half of the senators after completing their …

Imran Khan's Party kicks out Gohar Khan as PTI chief as he is 'incompetent, poor performer': Senior leader
10 months ago

Imran Khan's Party kicks out Gohar Khan as PTI chief as he is 'incompetent, poor performer': Senior leader

India TV News  

Lahore: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has been “removed” as the chairman of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s beleaguered party for his “incompetence” and “poor” performance, senior leader Sher Afzal Marwat has said after it has become clear that it will not be able to form the next government. Gohar on Thursday announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s next chairman nominee …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister …

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats
10 months ago

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Election Commission on February 23 notified the victories of three candidates from Nawaz Sharif's PML-N in the federal capital, delivering a fresh blow to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, which had challenged the original poll results. Backed by the 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, three losing candidates — Amir Mughal, Shoaib Shaheen and Mohammad Ali Bukhari — …

Pakistan old-guard parties to form coalition, thwarting Khan
10 months ago

Pakistan old-guard parties to form coalition, thwarting Khan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s two old-guard political parties agreed to form a government, a move that breaks an almost two-week deadlock and likely keeps jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party out of power even though it won the most seats in the country’s contentious election. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Pakistan Peoples Party will join a coalition with the Sharif clan’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Bhutto …

Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail
10 months ago

Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail

Al Jazeera  

It has staked a claim to form the government but has neither the numbers nor the allies. Since it could not contest the election as a party, the PTI risks losing its quota of reserved seats in parliament, which are allocated to political parties based on proportional representation. The PTI also nominated Omar Ayub Khan, the party’s general secretary, as …

Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Asif Zardari President
10 months ago

Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Asif Zardari President

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz finally reached an agreement to establish a new coalition government in Pakistan after days of negotiations on Tuesday, party leaders said. In a joint news conference late on Tuesday night, Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif is set to assume the role of …

Pakistan's next coalition government: The ups and downs of Sharif-Bhutto ties | EXPLAINED
10 months ago

Pakistan's next coalition government: The ups and downs of Sharif-Bhutto ties | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan is expected to witness the formation of its next coalition government after Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party struck a power-sharing deal to form a coalition after weeks of negotiations, putting an end to political uncertainty in the country after a fractured verdict. The PML-N, PPP, MQM-P and four other parties decided to …

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?
10 months ago

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan voted to elect its new government on February 8, an election marred by violence and allegations of widespread rigging. On Tuesday, the top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan People's Party failed to reach a conclusion on the power-sharing deal after the elections to the 266-member National Assembly produced a hung verdict. PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said …

Pakistan election 2024 | Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto blames PML-N for delay in govt formation
10 months ago

Pakistan election 2024 | Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto blames PML-N for delay in govt formation

The Hindu  

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he foresees a "stalemate" in the formation of a coalition government in Pakistan “if someone is not ready to change their stance” on February 20, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape. Mr. Bhutto-Zardari made these remarks after the latest round of talks between the top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples’ …

Latest round of talks between PML-N and PPP on coalition govt formulation in Pakistan inconclusive
10 months ago

Latest round of talks between PML-N and PPP on coalition govt formulation in Pakistan inconclusive

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: The latest round of talks between the top leaders of the PML-N and the PPP has ended inconclusively after both sides failed to reach a consensus on a power-sharing formula to form a coalition government in Pakistan following a fractured verdict in the election. This was the fifth round of discussions between PML-N and PPP coordination committees to end …

Imran Khan's PTI says winning independent candidates will join Sunni Ittehad Council - The Hindu
10 months ago

Imran Khan's PTI says winning independent candidates will join Sunni Ittehad Council - The Hindu

The Hindu  

PTI-backed independent candidates won the maximum number of seats in the recently concluded Pakistan election Reversing its earlier decision, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on February 19 said that the party-backed independent candidates, who won the February 8 elections, will join the rightwing Sunni Ittehad Council. Mr. Gohar Khan also said the PTI made a "formal agreement" …

Pakistan News PPP Bilawal Bhutto Refused PML-N Power-Sharing Formula Pakistan Govt PTI
10 months ago

Pakistan News PPP Bilawal Bhutto Refused PML-N Power-Sharing Formula Pakistan Govt PTI

ABP News  

Islamabad, Feb 18 Former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday revealed the power-sharing formula he was offered in which the prime minister’s post would be shared between his party and former premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N, with which it formed a post-poll alliance. Four-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party held a …

Pakistan Elections Wait For Govt Formation Continues PML-N PPP Fail Decide Power Sharing Formula
10 months ago

Pakistan Elections Wait For Govt Formation Continues PML-N PPP Fail Decide Power Sharing Formula

ABP News  

Islamabad: The talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party on a power-sharing formula for a coalition government remained inconclusive, though both sides claimed “significant progress” in the discussions, according to a media report on Sunday. Independent candidates - a majority backed by former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party won 93 of the 265 National …

Pakistan elections 2024: Official admits rigging under his watch, resigns
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Official admits rigging under his watch, resigns

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan elections 2024: Amid the federal government formation hitting a stalemate in Pakistan after a fractured general election mandate, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta on Saturday resigned from his post in protest against electoral irregularities, especially rigging, The News International reported. Pakistan Elections 2024: Supporters of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party 'Pakistan Muslim League-N, celebrate victory of …

Prohibitory orders imposed in Islamabad as Imran Khan's party begins protests against polls rigging
10 months, 1 week ago

Prohibitory orders imposed in Islamabad as Imran Khan's party begins protests against polls rigging

New Indian Express  

The protests began with a march in Wana in South Waziristan of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. "The PTI has called for country-wide protests against the unprecedented, massive, brazen rigging in general elections 2024, where PTI's win of 180 National Assembly seats and a two-thirds majority in the parliament, was cut down to half," the party said in a statement. Police …

Pakistan’s New Government: Crown of Thorns and 'Family Business’ As Showrunners
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s New Government: Crown of Thorns and 'Family Business’ As Showrunners

The Quint  

It may be recalled that Pakistan's former cricket captain-turned-politician Imran Khan was chosen by the Pakistan Army to unseat PM Nawaz Sharif in 2018. When Captain Khan became too 'independent’ of Rawalpindi, he was shown the door through a no-confidence motion in parliament by a coalition of the PML and the PPP in 2022. At the time, Shehbaz Sharif was …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to sit in opposition in Centre and Punjab, claims 'biggest voter fraud'
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to sit in opposition in Centre and Punjab, claims 'biggest voter fraud'

India TV News  

Islamabad: Incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday announced that it will set in the opposition benches of the National Assembly and the Punjab provincial assembly, while maintaining its claims of 'voter fraud' and rigging in the February 8 elections. "PTI will contest and inshallah win the PM election in the National Assembly as we have won …

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