Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls

Al Jazeera  

Late-night talks between the ruling alliance and Khan’s party, however, end without any agreement on an election date. The late Tuesday night talks between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, however, ended without any agreement on a poll date. The two sides held the negotiations after Pakistan’s Supreme Court last month ordered the political parties to consult among themselves to agree on an election date. ‘Great achievement’ Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who led Tuesday’s talks on behalf of the government, later told reporters that reaching a consensus on holding elections together was a “great achievement”. “We hope that both the parties will continue in the same manner with sincerity.” Shah Mahmood Qureshi, senior PTI leader who led his party in the talks, said agreeing on one poll date was a “complicated process”, adding that both sides were trying to find common ground.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Imran Khan's Party kicks out Gohar Khan as PTI chief as he is 'incompetent, poor performer': Senior leader
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan’s election commission launches probe into poll rigging allegations after official’s resignation
10 months ago

Pakistan’s election commission launches probe into poll rigging allegations after official’s resignation

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. The investigation was initiated following the resignation of Rawalpindi …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced that it would hold "peaceful protests" across the country against alleged rigging in last week's elections and the "marginalisation of the PTI". Gohar also rejected reports of Imran Khan softening his stance and agreeing to hold talks with Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party. Some party sources told Geo News …

Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN

Al Jazeera  

Two leading parties announce separate coalition plans to help secure a majority needed to form a government after Pakistan’s contested polls. Islamabad, Pakistan – Five days after Pakistan’s general election, two opposing parties, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Peoples Party, have both announced plans to form a government – with the PTI allying with religious parties and the PPP forming a …

Pakistan’s legacy parties in talks for coalition that would keep Imran Khan from power
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s legacy parties in talks for coalition that would keep Imran Khan from power

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 With Pakistan’s political future still …

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 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 …

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government
10 months, 1 week ago

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government

ABC  

In short: Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Mr Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory amid increasing …

Pakistan Elections Result HIGHLIGHTS: PML-N, PPP hold meeting to discuss govt formation, PTI rules out talks
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Elections Result HIGHLIGHTS: PML-N, PPP hold meeting to discuss govt formation, PTI rules out talks

India TV News  

Pakistan elections result LIVE: Pakistan held a parliamentary election last Thursday, with 44 parties fighting for a share of 266 seats in the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament. Both Khan and his main rival, three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, declared victory on Friday, increasing uncertainty over who will form the next government at a time when swift …

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?
10 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Murky elections, unclear verdict
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murky elections, unclear verdict

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s just concluded general election was critical as the government that emerges in the coming days will have to contend with a host of challenges, including the sharpest economic downturn in decades, deep polarisation within society, resurgent insurgencies, and the need to repair relations with key powers such as the US. Instead of being a free and fair exercise, the …

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 …

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 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'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 …

‘Guerilla campaign’: How Imran Khan is fighting Pakistan election from jail
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Guerilla campaign’: How Imran Khan is fighting Pakistan election from jail

Al Jazeera  

Amid a crackdown against it, the former PM’s party is resorting to tech-driven, unconventional campaigning strategies. On December 17, the PTI held what was arguably the first “virtual rally” in Pakistan, using a platform called StreamYard, reaching an audience of over five million across various platforms. “We had to be nimble and think on our feet to turn this negativity …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to hold fresh intra-party polls on Feb 5 amid crackdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to hold fresh intra-party polls on Feb 5 amid crackdown

India TV News  

Islamabad: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is set to hold fresh intra-party elections on February 5 amid a state crackdown, the central media department of the party announced on Thursday. "The PTI Federal Election Commission is pleased to announce the Election Schedule for the Intra-party Elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to elect the Chairman, Central and Provincial Organisations," the …

Pakistan: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party
11 months ago

Pakistan: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday flatly refused to form a coalition government with Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz after the general elections scheduled on February 8, Geo News reported. Pakistan's general elections The general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for February 8, where a hotly-contested battle between Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan was expected. Pakistan's caretaker …

February 8 polls can't be postponed: Pakistan election commission tells Senate
11 months, 1 week ago

February 8 polls can't be postponed: Pakistan election commission tells Senate

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Election Commission rejected a resolution passed by the Senate earlier this month seeking a delay in the February 8 general election on January 15, stating that all arrangements have been completed and it won't be “advisable” to put off the planned polls. Meanwhile, lawmaker Mr. Khan wrote a letter to Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Jan. 15, saying that …

Pakistan: Imran Khan declines to contest for PTI chairman in intra-party polls, nominates close aide for post
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan declines to contest for PTI chairman in intra-party polls, nominates close aide for post

India TV News  

In a surprising development, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided not to contest as the chairman for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the upcoming intra-party polls and has picked his close aide Barrister Gohar Khan for the post to contest in his place, announced PTI's senior leader Barrister Ali Zafar on Wednesday. Gohar's nomination for PTI chairman was described …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol

India TV News  

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has agreed to conduct fresh intra-party elections within 20 days, as per the time frame given by the Election Commission of Pakistan, to retain its 'bat' symbol. In response, PTI's Central Media Department said that its members discussed important issues including the country's political environment, organisational activities of the party and …

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’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body on Thursday postponed the country’s upcoming parliament elections for the second time, saying the vote — originally expected in November and then scheduled for the last week of January — will instead take place in February. The Election Commission of Pakistan said the balloting would be held on Feb. 8, a date chosen following …

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 to go to polls on February 11
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan to go to polls on February 11

India TV News  

Pakistan has finally announced the long-awaited dates for the upcoming general elections, as the Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the polls will be held on February 11. Ali Zafar, the counsel for ex-PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf highlighted President Alvi proposing the polls to be held by November 6 to the Chief Election Commissioner. …

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 Elections: Will Bilawal’s PPP, Imran’s PTI Join Hands to Upset the Sharif Brothers?
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan Elections: Will Bilawal’s PPP, Imran’s PTI Join Hands to Upset the Sharif Brothers?

News 18  

The Pakistan People’s Party’s recent steps will create tensions among the Pakistan Democratic Movement coalition partners. The PPP said that it decided to approve the digital census results at the Council of Common Interests only because they were assured that the move will not delay the Pakistan elections. There’s no ambiguity and doubt,” PPP leader Nayyar Bukhari, who also served …

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues

The Hindu  

Now that the Pakistan Parliament has been dissolved, with former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan still the single most popular politician in the country, sentenced to a three-year jail term on corruption charges and also barred from politics for five years, Pakistan has entered a familiar cycle of multiple uncertainties. Editorial | Stifling dissent: On Imran Khan’s arrest and Pakistan’s …

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 …

Pakistan Election Commission announces tentative dates for general polls as PM set to handover power
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan Election Commission announces tentative dates for general polls as PM set to handover power

India TV News  

Pakistan Election Commission official on Thursday announced a tentative date of the general polls and claimed that the country is fully prepared for holding the elections, Dawn reported. Quoting Election Commission Special Secretary Zafar Iqbal, it reported that polls would be held by October 11 if the National Assembly was dissolved on August 12, when its five-year term comes to …

Why have dozens of leaders quit Imran Khan’s party in Pakistan?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why have dozens of leaders quit Imran Khan’s party in Pakistan?

Al Jazeera  

Since Khan’s arrest and the violence that followed, more than two dozen PTI leaders have quit the beleaguered party. Islamabad, Pakistan – Since his controversial arrest and the violence that followed it, more than two dozen leaders from former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf have quit the party, which blames the continuing government crackdown for the exodus. “Political parties …

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls

Al Jazeera  

Late-night talks between the ruling alliance and Khan’s party, however, end without any agreement on an election date. The late Tuesday night talks between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, however, ended without any agreement on a poll date. The two sides held the negotiations after Pakistan’s Supreme Court last month ordered the …

Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan

Firstpost  

The PTI finalised the list of candidates after the party’s chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates in person to uphold merit in distributing party tickets Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Asad Umar on Sunday announced that the party will launch its election campaign for Punjab polls on Monday, Geo News reported. The PTI finalised the list of candidates after …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to launch election campaign in Punjab from tomorrow
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to launch election campaign in Punjab from tomorrow

India TV News  

Pakistan : Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Sunday announced that his party is slated to launch its election campaign officially on Monday. Announcing the same on Twitter, PTI Secretary General Asad Umar said, "Tehreek-e-Insaf will officially launch its election campaign tomorrow. Interestingly, PTI’s announcement of launching the election campaign comes despite uncertainty surrounding the elections …

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month
1 year, 8 months ago

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month

News 18  

Though the Supreme Court of Pakistan has fixed the provincial assembly elections in Punjab on May 14 but the question remains whether the polls will be held on the announced date due to the government’s repeated demands of full courts. Financial Crisis & Security Concerns The finance ministry has already said it will not release Rs 21 billion to the …

Pak Supreme Court declares election commission's decision delaying Punjab polls null and void
1 year, 8 months ago

Pak Supreme Court declares election commission's decision delaying Punjab polls null and void

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday termed as “unconstitutional” the election commission’s decision to postpone polls in the Punjab province till October 8, in a blow to the federal government that has been trying to delay the provincial election citing security issues and the economic crisis. “Constitution and law do not give the authority to postpone the election date,” said …

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