‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues

Al Jazeera  

Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Here are some global reactions to events so far: United States The US Department of State has said it is looking forward to “timely, complete election results” from Pakistan reflecting the will of its people. “The UK urges authorities in Pakistan to uphold fundamental human rights including free access to information, and the rule of law,” Cameron said. Still, the bloc said, “We regret the lack of a level playing field due to the inability of some political actors to contest the elections, restrictions to freedom of assembly, freedom of expression both online and offline, restrictions of access to the internet, as well as allegations of severe interference in the electoral process, including arrests of political activists.” The EU called on authorities to “ensure a timely and full investigation of all reported election irregularities”. Iran “Iran’s FM Spokesman congratulated Pakistan’s government & people on successfully holding their parliamentary elections, saying it shows the solid place of democracy in the country,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry posted on the social media platform X.

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​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 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 …

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-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group

Al Jazeera  

A United Nations human rights working group says former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arbitrarily imprisoned in violation of international law. In an opinion issued on Monday, the Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said the “appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Khan immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in …

Pakistan leader calls India 'enemy' in Senate, but asks 'Why we could not conduct fair elections like India'
6 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan leader calls India 'enemy' in Senate, but asks 'Why we could not conduct fair elections like India'

India TV News  

The Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan, Syed Shibli Faraz, commended India for its recent general elections, lauding the process as free and fair. VIDEO: Opposition leader Shibli Faraz praised the Indian electoral process Meanwhile, Faraz highlighted the extensive scale of India's elections, with over 800 million voters participating across thousands of polling stations, some even serving just one voter. …

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jailed former prime minister Imran …

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

Pakistan electoral body formed committee records statements amid rigging allegations

Hindustan Times  

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

US calls for transparent probe over claims of ‘interference or fraud' in Pakistan elections
10 months ago

US calls for transparent probe over claims of ‘interference or fraud' in Pakistan elections

New Indian Express  

To another question about respecting the mandate won by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party emerging as the largest group in Parliament, Miller said, “I don't want to get into an internal Pakistani matter, which I very much believe that the formation of a new government is.” Miller said it is a matter he would leave to …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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 …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results

Al Jazeera  

A senior bureaucrat in Pakistan has said he helped rig Pakistan’s elections, a week after polls marred by allegations of manipulation returned no clear winner. “We converted the losers into winners, reversing margins of 70,000 votes in 13 national assembly seats,” he told reporters, also implicating the head of the election commission and the country’s top judge. According to Pakistan’s …

A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections
10 months, 1 week 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'
10 months, 1 week 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 …

'Deeply disturbed': White House says ‘closely watching’ Pakistan election results amid delay in PM declaration
10 months, 1 week ago

'Deeply disturbed': White House says ‘closely watching’ Pakistan election results amid delay in PM declaration

India TV News  

Islamabad: The White House said it is concerned about the reports of intimidation and suppression of voters during the recently held general elections in Pakistan and is closely watching the situation there while a US lawmaker urged the State Department to delay recognising the winner. And so, we are watching this very, very closely,” John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications …

Pakistan Election: Imran Khan-backed independents lead in final count
10 months, 1 week 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 …

FACT CHECK: Old photo misrepresented as Imran Khan voting from jail in Pakistan elections | Here's the truth
10 months, 1 week ago

FACT CHECK: Old photo misrepresented as Imran Khan voting from jail in Pakistan elections | Here's the truth

India TV News  

A collage circulating online purports to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan casting his vote for the general election while incarcerated. Image Source : INDIA TVA screenshot of the fake post circulating online purports to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan casting his vote for the general election. Fact Check verification The India TV Fact Check team conducted …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Canada condemns violence that marred parliamentary polls in Pakistan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada condemns violence that marred parliamentary polls in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canada has condemned the violence that marred parliamentary elections in Pakistan while expressing its concern over the process. Canada remains committed to supporting the people of Pakistan in their aspirations for a more stable, prosperous and democratic future.” The statement added, “We join civil society, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, in their concerns about the lack of …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan-backed independents win 101 of 264 seats as election commission concludes vote count
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan-backed independents win 101 of 264 seats as election commission concludes vote count

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed. The independents were followed by the party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, which won 75 seats - becoming the largest single party in parliament as Khan's independents …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

US calls for probe into Pak elections over ‘irregularities & fraud’ claims, says ‘looking forward to timely results'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US calls for probe into Pak elections over ‘irregularities & fraud’ claims, says ‘looking forward to timely results'

Hindustan Times  

Denouncing the violence and attacks on media workers in Pakistan on election day, the US State Department asserted that it was looking for timely completion of the vote count and the declaration of the results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people. US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller On Thursday, Pakistan's general election came to an end amid sporadic …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

Political turmoil deepens in Pakistan over delay in election result

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s general election has taken an unexpected twist. Early trends indicate that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf might have stolen a march on its political rivals in the polls, even with its leader, the flamboyant former World Cup-winning cricket captain, behind bars on various corruption charges. A three-time prime minister, Sharif was widely expected to win a “managed" election with the …

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s general election has taken an unexpected twist. Early trends indicate that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf might have stolen a march on its political rivals in the polls, even with its leader, the flamboyant former World Cup-winning cricket captain, behind bars on various corruption charges. A three-time prime minister, Sharif was widely expected to win a “managed" election with the …

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 …

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Friday claimed victory in the general elections while alleging that results were being delayed to rig the outcome. In a statement, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party also asked PML-N's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, who was the favourite to win as he was backed by the powerful Army, to concede defeat. There …

Photos: Supporters of Pakistan’s PTI protest for fair election results
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Supporters of Pakistan’s PTI protest for fair election results

Al Jazeera  

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party have protested in several parts of the country as vote counting continues a day after the polls. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party supporters blocked roads and held street demonstrations on Friday in protest against the Pakistan Election Commission’s delay in announcing the results of Thursday’s parliamentary election. Of the 156 National Assembly results …

Vantage | Why Pak polls aren't about democracy in action but one in free fall
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vantage | Why Pak polls aren't about democracy in action but one in free fall

Firstpost  

In Pakistan, the countdown is on, as election campaigning ended Tuesday. We know that every election is a battle of faces, and in Pakistan, you have three: Imran Khan of the PTI, Nawaz Sharif of the Muslim League, and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of the PPP. He says he won’t be foreign minister if Nawaz Sharif wins the elections, not unless Sharif …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Pakistan voters wonder if polls will change the country mired in political turmoil
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan voters wonder if polls will change the country mired in political turmoil

The Hindu  

Pakistan is holding parliamentary elections this week but many voters are disillusioned and wonder if the balloting can bring any real change in a country mired in political feuding, a seemingly intractable economic crisis and resurgent militancy. Editorial | Winners and losers: On Pakistan democracy, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif Many experts agree that in Pakistan’s political landscape today, there …

UN rights body warns of ‘pattern of harassment’ against Imran Khan’s party ahead of election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UN rights body warns of ‘pattern of harassment’ against Imran Khan’s party ahead of election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United Nation’s top human rights body warned Tuesday of a “pattern of harassment” against members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of this week’s parliamentary election. Throssell said the U.N.'s rights body was disturbed “by the pattern of harassment, arrests and prolonged detentions of leaders” of Khan’s party and its supporters. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, …

Pakistan Elections US To Closely Monitor Pakistan Elections Concerns Over Over Curbs On Freedom Expression Assembly Associations
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections US To Closely Monitor Pakistan Elections Concerns Over Over Curbs On Freedom Expression Assembly Associations

ABP News  

Washington: The United States is closely monitoring Pakistan’s electoral process, an official of the US State Department has said, observing that it has concerns over the infringement with respect for freedom of expression, assembly, and associations. Speaking at his regular press briefing, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that it wants the broad participation of the people of …

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest conviction in the ‘Cipher Case’ on Tuesday, which comes just 10 days before general elections, is a dramatic development, but one in step with past elections that have been “managed”, said diplomats who have served there, who indicated that this year’s election winners would also be “selected, rather than elected” by the military …

Campaigning begins in Pakistan as party of imprisoned former leader alleges election is rigged
11 months, 1 week ago

Campaigning begins in Pakistan as party of imprisoned former leader alleges election is rigged

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The party of former three-time Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif officially launched its general election campaign Monday with a rally in Punjab province, while analysts and his imprisoned rival accused authorities of attempting to rig next month’s vote. The much-awaited rally that Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League party held in the city of Okara came a week after the …

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