Pakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s election oversight body said Thursday that parliamentary elections must be delayed because it needs four months to redraw constituencies to reflect the recently held census. A delay would likely heighten the political strains in Pakistan, which has seen now opposition leader Imran Khan removed as prime minister by a no-confidence vote by parliament in April 2022 and his imprisonment this year after a graft conviction. In a statement, the Election Commission of Pakistan said it won’t be able to complete drawing new constituencies before Dec. 14. But elections could still be held later this year if the caretaker government, which was installed under Premier Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar this week, decides to go ahead with it under the previous census.

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Punjab releases schedule for revision of electoral roll
2 months ago

Punjab releases schedule for revision of electoral roll

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab State Election Commission has announced the schedule for revision of electoral rolls for the municipal corporations of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara, and 43 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, and 52 municipalities of the state. The Supreme Court has directed the Punjab government and the state election commission to notify municipal elections within 15 days and complete …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Pakistan tense as Imran Khan's party decides to go ahead with power show in Islamabad
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistan election commission to implement SC order on reserved seats to Imran Khan's party
5 months, 3 weeks 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 Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 elections: four provinces, mixed results, one message | Data
10 months, 2 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 election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on February 28 sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund, urging it to ensure the audit of at least 30% of national and provincial assembly seats before considering any further bailout talks with the cash-strapped country. It further recalled that in the previous interaction between Khan and the IMF representatives last year, …

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election
10 months, 2 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
10 months, 3 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 …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Pakistan elections 2024: Official admits rigging under his watch, resigns
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Pakistani poll official accepts 'responsibility for wrongdoing’ in Feb 8 general elections, resigns
10 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Prohibitory orders imposed in Islamabad as Imran Khan's party begins protests against polls rigging
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections
10 months, 4 weeks ago

A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections

The Hindu  

With the results of last week’s elections in Pakistan, voters there have delivered their politicians a unique moment in history — one which could present the polity an opportunity to change the endless cycles of the past. Second, every current major political party, i.e., Bhutto’s Pakistan People’s Party, Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League, and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, has at some …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan’s former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition
11 months ago

Pakistan’s former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition

LA Times  

The party of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its allies announced late Tuesday that they will form a coalition government, ending the uncertainty since last week when no party won a simple majority in parliamentary elections. The latest development came hours after the parties — all of them rivals of the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan …

Who will become Pakistan's PM? How will next government be formed? Explained
11 months ago

Who will become Pakistan's PM? How will next government be formed? Explained

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan held elections last week which returned a hung parliament as no party could get enough seats to form a government by itself. This prompted coalition government talks between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party PML-N which has 75 seats and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's party with 54 seats along with some other smaller parties. Pakistan Elections 2024: …

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

Khan supporters and other Pakistani parties block highways to protest election results
11 months ago

Khan supporters and other Pakistani parties block highways to protest election results

Hindustan Times  

QUETTA, Pakistan — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and members of other political parties blocked key highways and started a daylong strike in the volatile southwest Monday to protest alleged rigging of last week's elections. HT Image Thursday's vote to choose a new parliament was overshadowed by the vote-rigging allegations, an unprecedented mobile phone …

Pakistan’s premier defends the delay in releasing election results and denies the vote was unfair
11 months ago

Pakistan’s premier defends the delay in releasing election results and denies the vote was unfair

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister on Monday defended the widely criticized delay in announcing the results of last week’s parliamentary election, saying authorities took only 36 hours to count over 60 million votes while grappling with militant attacks. Anwaarul-Haq-Kakar insisted that a “level playing field” was available to all political parties, including that of imprisoned former prime minister Imran …

Pakistan’s premier defends delay in releasing election results, denies vote was unfair
11 months ago

Pakistan’s premier defends delay in releasing election results, denies vote was unfair

LA Times  

Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party chant slogans during a protest in Karachi on Sunday against what they allege was vote-rigging in the parliamentary elections. Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister on Monday defended the widely criticized delay in announcing the results of last week’s parliamentary election, saying authorities took only 36 hours to count more than 60 million …

Pakistan Election: Imran Khan-backed independents lead in final count
11 months ago

Pakistan Election: Imran Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Firstpost  

According to the website of the electoral commission, independent candidates, who were mostly supported by the imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, won 101 of the 264 seats in Sunday’s national election in Pakistan. Since Khan’s independents campaigned as individuals, they outperformed the party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, which garnered 75 seats and became the largest single …

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points
11 months ago

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points

Live Mint  

Uncertainty over the new Pakistan government looms large as no political party won a clear majority in Parliament in the February 8 polls. While the Election Commission of Pakistan is yet to declare official results, Pakistani media show Independent candidates, backed by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, leading the race. PTI-backed candidates have so far won 93 seats, …

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

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

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

Watch: Pakistan political parties protest outside Election Commission office amid ‘serious’ concerns over result
11 months ago

Watch: Pakistan political parties protest outside Election Commission office amid ‘serious’ concerns over result

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 Watch live as Pakistan political …

Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary
11 months ago

Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Saturday hit back at criticism over the conduct of its parliamentary elections, which were held amid sporadic militant attacks and an unprecedented stoppage of all mobile phone services. It said such statements “ignore the undeniable fact that Pakistan has held general elections, peacefully and successfully, while dealing with serious security threats resulting primarily from foreign It …

From Pak Army, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan to rigging claims
11 months 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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 army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll
11 months ago

Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition to rule. The country faces days of political horse-trading after a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan scuppered the chances …

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

Murky elections, unclear verdict
11 months 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 …

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