Pakistan Elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across country as voting begins
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across country as voting begins

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as pakistan election voting began, the interior ministry said. "As a result of the recent incidents of terrorism in the country precious lives have been lost, security measures are essential to maintain the law and order situation and deal with possible threats, hence the temporary suspension of mobile services across the country," the interior ministry said in a message on X. Twin blasts killed at least 30 Two blasts near election offices on Wednesday killed 26 people in the southwestern province of Balochistan. The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party won the last Pakistan election, and the Pakistan Muslim League of three-time premier Nawaz Sharif, who is considered the front-runner. The two former prime ministers have switched places since the last Pakistan election in 2018: Khan was believed to be backed by the military then and Sharif was in jail on corruption charges.

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Pakistan cuts mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
1 month ago

Pakistan cuts mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan's …

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
1 month ago

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. His supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The government is imposing social media platform …

Pakistan by-elections: Polling begins on 21 national and provincial seats amid internet curbs
8 months ago

Pakistan by-elections: Polling begins on 21 national and provincial seats amid internet curbs

India TV News  

Islamabad: Polling began on Sunday on 21 national and provincial seats in the by-elections in Pakistan amidst tight security and suspension of cellular and internet services in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan to maintain law. Apart from these, candidates who won more than one seat opted for only one after the elections, leaving the Election Commission of Pakistan 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 …

Pakistan President Arif Alvi reacts to election results: ‘Had EVMs been there…’
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan President Arif Alvi reacts to election results: ‘Had EVMs been there…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has claimed that had Electronic Voting Machines been used during the general elections, held on February 8, the nation would not be facing the current crisis, referring to the delay in results. In this photo released by President Office, Pakistan's President Ariv Alvi casts his vote at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections, in …

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?

Live Mint  

Uncertainty has swamped Pakistan as allegations of poll rigging overshadowed the country as it entered third day of counting of votes in its general elections 2024. For Pakistan elections 2024 LIVE updates, Both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif have claimed victory but none have come even closer to crossing the majority. Some analysts have listed what awaits Pakistan as the …

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud

Live Mint  

On February 9, the United States, the UK and the European Union all shared worries about how elections were done in Pakistan. Pakistan Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates Elections took place for 265 seats in the national assembly, and a political party must win 133 seats to have a simple majority. There were "undue restrictions" on freedoms of expressions and …

Pakistan’s Khan, Sharif both claim election win, despite no clear majority
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Khan, Sharif both claim election win, despite no clear majority

Al Jazeera  

Protests erupted across the country over delays as final results of Thursday’s elections have not yet been released. Pakistan faces a period of uncertainty with the election results showing no clear majority and two opposing political leaders, Nawaz Sharif from Pakistan Muslim League and Imran Khan from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, declaring victory. “This is probably the most controversial election in Pakistan’s …

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls

The Hindu  

Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan’s election on Feb. 9 after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing. Imran Khan claims election victory Meanwhile, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed victory in the country’s general election in an audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence and …

Political turmoil deepens in Pakistan over delay in election result
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Political turmoil deepens in Pakistan over delay in election result

Live Mint  

Tension was building in Pakistan Friday as authorities struggled to explain a delay in announcing the result of the national election, leading to accusations that the authorities were suppressing a tide of votes in favor of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan. Thursday’s election pitched Khan’s passionate support against the followers of three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. But many in the …

Pakistan elections 2024: Violence, systemic errors leave voters in lurch
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Violence, systemic errors leave voters in lurch

Live Mint  

As the counting for Pakistan election results is underway, reports of violence, and allegations of systemic irregularities and poll rigging, among others, have spread in local media. But reports now suggest that the Pakistani voters also faced several disruptions and hiccups during polling. To add to the already chaotic experience, with the cellular services plugged out, the Pakistani voters weren't …

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.
10 months, 2 weeks ago

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.

The Hindu  

The Joe Biden Administration said on February 9 it is for the people of Pakistan to decide their future leadership as the country voted in its general elections amid allegations of rigging and electoral malpractice. "Millions of Pakistanis went to the polls today to vote and I will reiterate that Pakistan's future leadership is for the Pakistani people to decide, …

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform

Live Mint  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large …

Pakistan poll results live: Sharif's party wins 11, Imran-backed independents 7, Bhutto's PPP 5
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results live: Sharif's party wins 11, Imran-backed independents 7, Bhutto's PPP 5

Firstpost  

The first election results started trickling in over 9 hours after polling ended. The counting of votes for the Pakistan elections 2024 started after 5 pm, minutes after the polling ended, but it’s more than 12 hours and the final results have not yet been declared. From the Pakistan election 2024 results announced so far, four were won by the …

Pakistan elections 2024: Internet and mobile phone services shut in in ‘ominous start’ to polling day
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Internet and mobile phone services shut in in ‘ominous start’ to polling day

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 Mobile phone and internet services …

Voting for general elections ends in Pakistan amid allegations of mass rigging
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Voting for general elections ends in Pakistan amid allegations of mass rigging

Op India  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Dawn reported on Thursday. In a major development, the Federal Interior Ministry this morning suspended mobile phone and internet services across Pakistan to maintain the law and order situation during the general elections on Thursday. Iinternet monitor Netblocks also said that …

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on February 8 claimed that polling in several areas of Pakistan's Punjab province of Pakistan began on February 8 without the presence of its agents, some of whom were picked by the police to make rigging easier in the elections. Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates are contesting the polls independently after the Supreme …

Pakistan elections 2024: Five police officers killed after gunmen open fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Five police officers killed after gunmen open fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: As many as five security personnel were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire in a district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday, as voting was underway in the country amid a countrywide mobile internet shutdown. Local police official Khalid Khan said the officers were assigned to security duty in the Dera Ismail Khan district during parliamentary …

Pakistan polls 2024: What you need to know about candidates, key issues and what this election means for the country
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan polls 2024: What you need to know about candidates, key issues and what this election means for the country

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan's 127 million voters get to elect a …

Pakistan Elections 2024: Govt shuts land borders hours after imposing restrictions on mobile services
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections 2024: Govt shuts land borders hours after imposing restrictions on mobile services

India TV News  

Pakistan Elections 2024: After imposing a nationwide clampdown on mobile services, Pakistan temporarily shut some of its land borders on Thursday as it beefed up security for voters in a general election that has been preceded by a surge in militant violence. It also follows a call by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to his supporters to wait outside …

Pakistan election 2024 in numbers: Facts that you must know
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024 in numbers: Facts that you must know

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan began voting in national and state legislatures on Thursday, February 8, amid several challenges, including widening polarisation and violence, facing the yet-to-be-elected government. Policemen stand guard outside a polling station before the start of voting in Pakistan's national elections in Lahore. Here are some of the facts about Pakistan election 2024: A total of 128 million people are eligible …

Pakistan suspends mobile services on election day, cites ‘terrorism’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan suspends mobile services on election day, cites ‘terrorism’

Live Mint  

Pakistan suspended mobile phone services nationwide Thursday for election day, the interior ministry said, citing the need to “maintain law and order”. In a post on X, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said, “Pakistanis, the illegitimate, fascist regime has blocked cell phone services across Pakistan on polling day. We are all in this together & we will win together!” Meanwhile, Pakistan People's Party …

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Pakistan's 12th general elections were held on Thursday, and the polling commenced at 8 am local time. The Pakistan Muslim League of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif is tipped to be the single-largest party in the 336-seat National Assembly, while Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party is projected to be a distant second, followed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of …

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Highlights: PTI-backed candidates put up valiant effort despite all odds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Highlights: PTI-backed candidates put up valiant effort despite all odds

India TV News  

Pakistan Elections 2024 LIVE: Pakistan voted on Thursday in an election scarred by rising militant attacks, an economic crisis and a deeply polarised political environment, and many analysts believe no clear winner may emerge. The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party won the last national election, …

‘Inherently undemocratic’: Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Inherently undemocratic’: Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day

Al Jazeera  

The government temporarily suspends mobile phone services as it holds the parliamentary and provincial election. Pakistan has suspended mobile phone services nationwide on election day, in a move a digital rights group said was “inherently undemocratic”. NetBlocks, a global internet watchdog, said data confirmed there was a disruption to mobile phone and internet services “corroborating widespread user reports of outages”. …

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concludes amid claims of rigging, delays and sporadic violence
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concludes amid claims of rigging, delays and sporadic violence

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concluded across Pakistan on Thursday in the parliamentary elections marked by claims of rigging, several delays and sporadic violence after the government imposed a temporary shutdown of mobile and internet services to maintain peace. There were reports of the voting process facing delays at certain polling stations across the country and at least one terror attack …

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A list of some key events over the last few years leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election on Thursday: July 25, 2018 — Pakistanis vote for a new government in an election marred by violence and allegations of fraud. April 9, 2022 — Pakistan’s political opposition topples Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 5, 2023 …

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria

Firstpost  

“…It is said that it will possibly be a selection of Nawaz Sharif and his PMLN party, I think that is a widespread expectation, and that’s fairly accurate…,” said former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria on Wednesday said that neighbouring country’s 8 February elections are not just the …

Pakistan Elections 2024: Caretaker govt considering suspension of internet services on polling day
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections 2024: Caretaker govt considering suspension of internet services on polling day

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Pakistan's caretaker government is considering shutting down internet services on Thursday - the day of its upcoming elections - if it gets a request from a district or province given the troubled security situation. "So far, there has been no decision made regarding the suspension of internet services at any place," said the minister during a presser …

Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers

Al Jazeera  

On February 8, as Pakistan votes in national and provincial elections, the country’s democracy will face its latest test. In all, 128 million people registered to vote in the elections to pick 266 representatives on February 8, forming the 16th parliament in a first-past-the-post system. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been barred from using …

Pakistan to hold delayed general elections on February 8
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan to hold delayed general elections on February 8

Firstpost  

Voting in Pakistan were supposed to have taken place within 90 days of parliament’s dissolution but the ECP said it needed time to redraw constituency boundaries following the latest census Pakistan will hold general elections on February 8, 2023. “In the meeting, the date for holding the next general elections was discussed,” the statement said, adding that the president also …

Pakistan general elections date changed, to take place on Feb 8 instead of Feb 11, announces President
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan general elections date changed, to take place on Feb 8 instead of Feb 11, announces President

India TV News  

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has announced a change in the date for holding general elections in the country. The decision to change polling date came after Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja along with Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and four members of the electoral body met President Alvi to discuss the general elections date, the president's office said. Earlier, …

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body announced on Thursday that it will hold the next parliamentary elections in the last week of January, delaying the vote which was to be held in November under the constitution. Pakistan has been in deepening political turmoil since April 2022, when then-Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a parliamentary vote of …

Pakistan to hold general elections in last week of January, says poll panel
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan to hold general elections in last week of January, says poll panel

Al Jazeera  

The elections, due to be held in November, are delayed due to the election commission’s fresh marking of constituencies. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s poll panel has announced the much-awaited general elections will be held in the last week of January next year. In a short statement on Thursday, the Election Commission of Pakistan said the polls, due to be held …

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October

Al Jazeera  

The five-year tenure of national and provincial assemblies ends on August 12, with new elections to be held within 60 days of the date. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s election body says it is ready to hold national elections in October if the legislative assemblies are dissolved on time. In a news briefing in capital Islamabad on Thursday, Election Commission of …

‘Ruined my livelihood’: Pakistan internet shutdown hits millions
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ruined my livelihood’: Pakistan internet shutdown hits millions

Al Jazeera  

No sign of restrictions being lifted despite information blackout and losses suffered by daily-wage earners, businesses. #internet #shutdown — jehan_ara May 11, 2023 Information blackout Nearly 125 million people have been affected by the government’s decision to suspend mobile broadband and block access to social media apps. ⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now restricted …

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months

Hindustan Times  

As Pakistan grapples with a constitutional crisis, the Election Commission of Pakistan said on Thursday general elections in the country cannot be held before October 2022. In a letter to President Arif Alvi, the polling body said it requires four months to complete the delimitation in addition to organising general elections in 90 days, news agency ANI reported, citing Radio …

Pakistan's 2018 Elections: A Crucial Test for Democracy
6 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan's 2018 Elections: A Crucial Test for Democracy

The Quint  

Pakistan holds general elections on Wednesday, 25 July, with voting underway in 85,000 polling booths across the nation. The country is voting to choose a new Prime Minister and a new government and is holding elections simultaneously to the parliament and the four provincial Assemblies in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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