Pakistan's election body postpones Punjab polls to October; Imran Khan says constitution violated
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan's election body postpones Punjab polls to October; Imran Khan says constitution violated

The Hindu  

Pakistan's top election body has delayed Assembly polls in the politically crucial Punjab province by more than five months, citing the deteriorating security situation in the cash-starved country, a move criticised by former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chairman Imran Khan. In a late-night order issued on Wednesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan said that after considering the reports, briefing and material brought before the commission, it has concluded that it is impossible to hold and organise the elections — originally scheduled for April 30 — "honestly, justly, fairly, in a peaceful manner and in accordance with the Constitution and law". The ECP said the decision was taken after briefing of the government and different departments and intelligence agencies informed that "the law and order situation in the country don't permit to hold elections at any province at this point of time." According to the ECP, it contacted the Interior and Finance Ministries for a meeting on March 9, where the special secretary of Interior had said that "free, fair and peaceful elections are not possible due to deteriorating law and order situation, charged political environment and serious threats to political leaders."

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Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end
1 month ago

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

Hindustan Times  

The election to five municipal corporations of Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Phagwara and 42 municipal councils and nagar panchayats will be held by the end of December. A notification in this regard was issued by additional chief secretary, local government, Tejvir Singh on Thursday evening. The elections to Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara municipal corporations and several municipal …

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 …

Imran Khan's party eligible for reserved seats in Parliament, provincial assemblies: Pak SC
5 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's party eligible for reserved seats in Parliament, provincial assemblies: Pak SC

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: In a major legal victory for Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in Parliament and in the provincial assemblies. The Sunni Ittehad Council had filed a plea challenging the Peshawar High Court decision upholding …

After AAP poor show in LS polls, MC elections in Punjab to be delayed further
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After AAP poor show in LS polls, MC elections in Punjab to be delayed further

Hindustan Times  

After the Aam Aadmi Party’s disappointing performance in the urban areas of Punjab in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the state government has decided to delay the municipal corporation elections that are due for over a year. Highly placed sources in the government said that MLAs from Amritsar, Ludhiana and other assembly constituencies have urged chief minister Bhagwant Mann not …

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 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 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 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 …

Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's newly elected lower house of parliament met for the first time on Thursday with freshly elected members taking oaths amid protests on the floor of the house by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's newly elected lawmakers displays a poster of their leader and imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they arrive to attend opening …

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 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 electoral body formed committee records statements amid rigging allegations
10 months ago

Pakistan electoral body formed committee records statements amid rigging allegations

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of Pakistan formed high level committee to probe into allegations of former Rawalpindi Commissioner recorded statements of District Returning Officers and Returning Officers of concerned constituencies, ARY News reported citing sources on Wednesday. The sources privy to the development said that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority also submitted the transcript of former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha's …

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’ …

'Such a prank cannot be played...': Pakistan SC raps absentee petitioner seeking nullification of elections
10 months ago

'Such a prank cannot be played...': Pakistan SC raps absentee petitioner seeking nullification of elections

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly rapped a retired Army officer while hearing his case seeking the February 8 elections to be declared null and void, as he failed to appear before the court, and summoned him while adjourning the case till February 21. Jailed former PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said February 8 would be remembered as the …

Pakistani poll official accepts 'responsibility for wrongdoing’ in Feb 8 general elections, resigns
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistani poll official accepts 'responsibility for wrongdoing’ in Feb 8 general elections, resigns

India TV News  

A senior Pakistani bureaucrat on Saturday resigned from his office after “accepting responsibility” for the manipulation of February 8 general elections and alleged that the chief election commissioner and the chief justice were also involved in the poll rigging. Former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha's remarks came amidst jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party began nationwide protests …

What next in Pakistan, after parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast
10 months, 1 week ago

What next in Pakistan, after parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The people of Pakistan have spoken. They have reposed their faith in democracy and cast their vote against the establishment’s efforts to decimate the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Independents backed by his party, PTI as it’s known, have won 93 seats in a House of 264, with the Muslim League Nawaz notching up 75. Talks …

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 …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday claimed that President Arif Alvi would invite the PTI to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, local media reports claimed. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Imran Khan's PTI party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called on "all institutions" in Pakistan to respect his …

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results
10 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results

Live Mint  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has called for a nationwide protest on Sunday to protect the sanctity of the vote as independent candidates are in the lead with 100 seats, ARY News reported. 2) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf -affiliated Independent candidates, too, moved to the Lahore High Court, challenging the results of the PP-164 and NA-118, where father-son duo Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz secured …

Pakistan elections Highlights: Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan elections Highlights: Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan election results: A supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, adjusts his mask as he and others block the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway as part of their protest demanding free and fair results of the election, in Peshawar, Pakistan. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Vote counting for Pakistan's 12th general elections, held on February 8, has concluded, …

Plot gets murkier in Pakistan, ECP orders re-polling in several polling stations
10 months, 1 week ago

Plot gets murkier in Pakistan, ECP orders re-polling in several polling stations

New Indian Express  

The plot has got more murkier in Pakistan after the announcement of election results. Meanwhile, amid protests, the Election Commission of Pakistan has ordered re-polling in specific polling stations of NA-88, PS-18, and PK-90 following alleged rigging on Feb 8. The Dawn citing ECP spokesperson said that re-polling has been ordered at 26 polling stations of NA-88 after a mob …

Pakistan Election Commission announces fresh polls in some booths as Imran Khan's party alleges rigging
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Election Commission announces fresh polls in some booths as Imran Khan's party alleges rigging

India TV News  

Islamabad: Candidates backed by the party of jailed Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan plan to form a government, a senior aide to the former prime minister said on Saturday, urging supporters to peacefully protest if final election results are not released. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called …

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 | Imran Khan’s PTI threatens agitation if complete results are not declared by midnight
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections | Imran Khan’s PTI threatens agitation if complete results are not declared by midnight

The Hindu  

Declaring that it would form the Government both at the Centre and in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party on February 10 asked Pakistan’s Election Commission to announce complete results by midnight or face protests in areas where results were still awaited. Springing a surprise, independents backed by jailed former prime minister Khan's PTI party won the …

From Pak Army, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan to rigging claims
10 months, 2 weeks ago

From Pak Army, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan to rigging claims

Live Mint  

As the counting of votes continued in Pakistan on Saturday, former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan on Friday both declared victory in elections marred by delayed results and militant attacks, throwing the country into further political turmoil. 3) The main battle was between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party and candidates backed by ex-prime …

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns

The Hindu  

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan’s electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday and urged a probe into reported irregularities. The U.S. State Department said there were “undue restrictions” on freedoms of expressions and assembly while noting violence and attacks on media workers. Representatives Ro Khanna and Ilhan …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

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 …

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released early Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf defied a months-long crackdown that crippled campaigning and forced their candidates to run as independents with a …

Deeper implications of Pakistan election verdict
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Deeper implications of Pakistan election verdict

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s emerging election results have deepened the political crisis in India’s most important neighbour, with implications for the civil-military relationship, the future of democracy and the dire economic situation internally, and Islamabad’s relationship with Washington DC, New Delhi and the rest of the world externally. Will a bruised House — aka the Army led by General Asim Munir — succeed …

Rigged Pakistan polls? What’s being claimed as Imran Khan’s party maintains lead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rigged Pakistan polls? What’s being claimed as Imran Khan’s party maintains lead

Live Mint  

As Pakistan Elections results are awaited, the Election Commission of Pakistan was accused of rigging he vote counting process on Friday. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, founded by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, claimed that "Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of himself for stealing public mandate". Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, is seeking a record …

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead

Firstpost  

Almost 24 hours have gone by, but a clear result of Pakistan elections 2024 is yet to be declared. Results of over 100 seats have been announced and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had an edge, as per local media. In Pakistan polls 2024, voting was held for 266 National Assembly seats out of 336, but polling …

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 …

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 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 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 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, …

Imran Khan's party-backed candidates pose challenge to Sharif's party in Pak polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's party-backed candidates pose challenge to Sharif's party in Pak polls

India Today  

Jailed ex-premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed independents were Thursday posing a tough challenge to candidates from three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s party in the crucial Punjab province, according to initial trends of the general elections marred by sporadic violence. The Election Commission of Pakistan had deprived the jailed 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician’s party of the electoral symbol of ‘bat’ …

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 …

Pakistan holds polls, army’s shadow looms
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan holds polls, army’s shadow looms

Hindustan Times  

In the throes of a serious political, economic and security crisis, Pakistan is holding its delayed federal and provincial elections today. The principal political actors remain unchanged — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party — but the status of the first two has radically changed since the 2018 elections. Imran Khan, the blue-eyed boy of the army …

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 election 2024: How the voting works
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan will vote on February 8 for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges. Sindh, the second-most populous province, and Balochistan, the country’s largest but most impoverished province, both retained their previous National Assembly seats at 61 and 16, respectively. The Senate, the National Assembly and the country’s provincial assemblies combine to form the electoral college, …

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