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 protest rally from the Parliament to the Election Commission of Pakistan on the Constitution Avenue here, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. Led by Leader of Opposition and party leader Omar Ayub, the protesters demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Raja and election commission members for alleged poll rigging. Addressing the rally, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan said, "The doors of courts have been closed on opposition leaders; our women are in jail, and history will remember them."

Pakistan Election Party Pti Khan Parliament Cec Our Voice Ecp  voice  imran  release  rally  parliament  pakistan  demand  cecs  party  resignation  rigging  election  poll  pti  reiterates  khans  protesters

History of this topic

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 days, 5 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 …

Did Pakistan police use indiscriminate force against PTI protesters?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Did Pakistan police use indiscriminate force against PTI protesters?

Firstpost  

After three days of violence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party supporters ended their protests, making a hasty retreat. AFP After pitched battles between security forces and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party protesters, an eerie calm returned to Islamabad in Pakistan on Wednesday when supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan made a hasty retreat. Thrown off a container The PTI has accused the Pakistan …

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan

The Hindu  

Another shutdown of the capital city. Pakistan is witnessing circles of crises, with a prolonged showdown between the military-backed government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In the latest episode, PTI supporters marched towards the capital, after Mr. Khan made the “final call” for protests, demanding the release of their leader and other …

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party

Firstpost  

Multiple calls for protests, and multiple failures, has not only made the leadership crisis within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf apparent, but has likely damaged the party’s credibility, too Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan. File image/ Reuters The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, led by imprisoned former …

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan

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. open image in gallery A view of a damaged …

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Authorities reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, on Wednesday after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who marched to Islamabad to demand his release from prison. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, who was leading the protest, and other …

Pakistan protests: 10 gripping images of deadly clashes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan protests: 10 gripping images of deadly clashes

India Today  

Pakistan had been witnessing unprecedented political unrest as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party took to the streets. Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party march towards Islamabad after clearing shipping containers placed by authorities during a demonstration demanding Khan's release, in Hasan Abdal in Punjab province on Monday. Supporters of jailed …

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops

India Today  

Supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, demanding the release of the cricketer-turned-politician from jail, were forced to end their protest in Islamabad after security personnel launched a midnight crackdown on their demonstration. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party said that security forces fired live rounds on protesters with an intent of killing as many people in the protest, which …

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching
Top News
4 weeks ago

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital Tuesday and marched into Islamabad, clashing with security forces and demanding his release. Policemen fire tear gas shells to disperse supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during a protest to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad on …

5 killed in Pak as Imran Khan's supporters march to Islamabad, clash with police
4 weeks ago

5 killed in Pak as Imran Khan's supporters march to Islamabad, clash with police

India Today  

Five security personnel were killed, and dozens, including police officers, were injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched toward the capital on Monday and continued their protest on Tuesday. The protest march spearheaded by Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, which began on Sunday and reached Islamabad by Monday evening, witnessed clashes with police and security …

Islamabad locked down ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party in Pakistan
1 month ago

Islamabad locked down ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party in Pakistan

India Today  

Amid stringent mea­sures put in place by the Pakistan government to thwart the protest march on Sunday, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party is preparing to proceed with its highly anticipated march towards Islamabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that he will arrive in Swabi at 3pm to oversee the preparations for the planned protest …

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24
1 month, 1 week ago

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24

China Daily  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan has called for a march on Islamabad on 24 November. According to Faisal Chaudhry, Imran Khan announced that Islamabad will be the focal point of the 24 November protest, with demonstrations to be held across Pakistan and worldwide. Faisal Chaudhry said Khan has called this the "final protest call," with key demands, including the …

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 …

Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan
3 months, 1 week ago

Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan

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 Top politicians from Imran Khan’s …

Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party arrested in Pakistan after being accused of inciting violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party arrested in Pakistan after being accused of inciting violence

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested Monday several top leaders from former imprisoned Prime Minister Imran Khan’s opposition party, a day after some people clashed with the police a mile from a protest calling for his release. At Sanjrani, PTI party leaders addressed the protesters in fiery speeches, threatening to forcefully free Khan from prison if he is not released in …

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party set to stage rally in Islamabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party set to stage rally in Islamabad

The Hindu  

Pakistan's capital was tense on Sunday ahead of a planned rally by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to press the government for his release. After the city administration revoked its no-objection certificate and sealed roads leading to the federal capital on August 22, the party put off its public gathering in Islamabad and rescheduled it for September 8. …

Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release

Al Jazeera  

Khan’s party holds a rally in Islamabad, marking its first show of strength since the disputed February elections. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party organised the rally in Islamabad on Sunday, marking its first show of strength since the disputed national and regional elections in February. “We will not rest until Khan is released from jail,” said Khan’s close aide Hammad Azhar …

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally

India TV News  

Tensions flared in Islamabad on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally demanding his immediate release. The situation quickly escalated as PTI supporters began throwing stones at law enforcement officers, injuring several, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shoaib Khan. PTI leaders slammed administration Several PTI leaders addressed the crowd, …

Pakistan tense as Imran Khan's party decides to go ahead with power show in Islamabad
4 months ago

Pakistan tense as Imran Khan's party decides to go ahead with power show in Islamabad

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s capital was tense on Thursday after jailed former prime Imran Khan's party threatened to go ahead with its plan to hold a rally in the capital despite the government's refusal to permit it. Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Wednesday issued an order, stating that he was immediately suspending the NOC issued on July 31 by the deputy …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who blames the military for his ouster and 12-month-old imprisonment on what he calls trumped-up charges, said on August 4 it would be "foolish" not to have "excellent" relations with the Army. "Given Pakistan's geographical position and the military's significant role in the private sector, it would be foolish not to foster such …

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan authorities on Friday braced for a possible showdown with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after the party announced a countrywide protest for the release of all arrested party leaders. Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders Apart from the PTI, the rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami also announced a …

Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ
5 months ago

Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ

Al Jazeera  

Officials from PTI, which the government says it wants to disband, are reported to have been detained. Security forces have stormed the offices of the Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaf party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Crackdown The crackdown on the PTI follows several court rulings in its favour this month that threaten the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party postpones Islamabad rally after cancellation of NOC
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party postpones Islamabad rally after cancellation of NOC

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 6 postponed its rally in the suburbs of Islamabad after revocation of its permission by the authorities, citing security concerns. PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan told reporters late last night that his party would go ahead with the planned meeting “come what may”. However, there was a change of stance …

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 …

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 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 …

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to not recognise new Pakistan govt over alleged interference
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to not recognise new Pakistan govt over alleged interference

India TV News  

Washington: At least 31 US lawmakers have signed a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to not recognise the new government of Pakistan until an investigation of election interference. Now, Pakistan is heading towards a coalition government between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party, and four smaller parties with Shehbaz Sharif as the …

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
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 — …

In a U-turn, Pak ex-bureaucrat withdraws election rigging allegations; says Imran Khan's party hatched it
10 months ago

In a U-turn, Pak ex-bureaucrat withdraws election rigging allegations; says Imran Khan's party hatched it

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: In a volte-face, a former senior bureaucrat who alleged that 13 candidates from Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi were forcefully declared winners in the elections, on Thursday withdrew his allegations and said he made the false charges after ex-prime minister Imran Khan's party offered him a "lucrative position". "I am taking responsibility for all this wrongdoing and telling you …

Pakistan's EC completes probe into senior bureaucrat's poll rigging allegations in Rawalpindi
10 months ago

Pakistan's EC completes probe into senior bureaucrat's poll rigging allegations in Rawalpindi

New Indian Express  

The ECP's inquiry committee, formed to investigate the allegations, completed its work within the stipulated period of three days and will submit its report to the election commission later in the day, The Dawn newspaper reported. This comes amidst consistent allegations by the 71-year-old former prime minister Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party that government and ECP officials were involved in what …

PTI-backed independents join Sunni Ittehad Council: Report
10 months ago

PTI-backed independents join Sunni Ittehad Council: Report

New Indian Express  

Almost all jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf -backed winning independent candidates of national and provincial assemblies submitted affidavits to the Election Commission on Wednesday, officially joining the Sunni Ittehad Council, the Dawn has reported. On Monday, PTI had said that the party-backed independent candidates, who won the February 8 elections, will join the right-wing Sunni Ittehad Council, …

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 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 …

Discover Related