Vantage | Why story of Pak elections is one of drama and fear but not hope
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vantage | Why story of Pak elections is one of drama and fear but not hope

Firstpost  

There is another election in Pakistan, so it is a busy time for its army. The good news is that Pakistan’s army also loves him. The Pakistan People’s Party is the only party that wants to serve you without any discrimination, that wants to bury the politics of hatred and division, that wants to resolve the problems of poverty, inflation, and joblessness,” said Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party. This is because a local court says Imran Khan’s marriage is “un-Islamic.” So he and his wife have been sentenced to prison. The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, which is a hardline Islamist party with links to extremism, and what’s their campaign pitch?

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Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Two distinct vectors have intersected in Pakistan this past week. The first was a high-intensity political clash as the jailed Imran Khan’s wife led large numbers of his supporters into the heart of Islamabad in defiance of the government, vowing to remain till their leader was released. A supporter of the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan …

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Khan frames his movement as one to restore ‘true democracy’ and ‘justice’ in Pakistan, despite his own contradictions and political alliances The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, with the rise of PTI’s populist movements, intense political polarisation, and societal rifts. The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, …

Pakistan lifts lockdown after police crackdown, why was Islamabad under siege? Who is behind the protest?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan lifts lockdown after police crackdown, why was Islamabad under siege? Who is behind the protest?

Live Mint  

Pakistan is facing a massive protest for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Jailed former premier Imran Khan's party on Wednesday suspended "for the time being" its protest in Islamabad after a midnight crackdown by the authorities that reportedly killed four people and injured over 50 others. While Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan is leading the protest from jail, …

​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 …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party PTI calls off Islamabad protest 'for the time being' following govt crackdown
4 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party PTI calls off Islamabad protest 'for the time being' following govt crackdown

India TV News  

Islamabad: The Iman Khan party, PTI, in the early hours of Wednesday, announced that it was calling off its high-stakes Islamabad protest sit-in "for the time being", following a day of clashes between security forces and protesters in the city’s Red Zone ended in the party leadership’s hasty retreat, Dawn reported on Wednesday. Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday …

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
4 weeks ago

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that the government has shut down Islamabad and mobilized massive resources to contain Khan’s supporters. Here is what’s behind the turmoil: Khan’s star power is undimmed even from prison Cricket …

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad

ABC  

Several security personnel have died and dozens of civilians injured in the latest escalation of protests surrounding Pakistan's capital of Islamabad. Thousands of protesters seeking the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have closed in on the city as of Tuesday afternoon, local time, after days of marching south from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Mr Khan's …

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching
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4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Al Jazeera  

Supporters seeking the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital, Islamabad, battled police, and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire. Dozens more were injured, including journalists who were attacked by Khan’s supporters, who also beat a videographer covering the protests for The Associated Press news …

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital, at least six people killed in violence
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital, at least six people killed in violence

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan on Tuesday broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital Islamabad, while at least six people have died in protest-related violence. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the attack on Tuesday, saying an "anarchist group" was deliberately targeting law enforcement personnel. Shortly after midnight, Interior Minister …

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?

Firstpost  

Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan are marching to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to demand his release from jail. A key Khan aid, Ali Amin Gandapur, who is the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, called on people to gather near the entrance of the city’s red zone, known as …

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan
1 month ago

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan

India Today  

November 24 saw the beginning of a political showdown between Imran Khan and Pakistan’s government. Thousands of Khan’s supporters marched on Islamabad to put pressure on the country’s weakening administration, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The protesters aimed to achieve three primary objectives: the release of Imran Khan and other detained leaders, a reversal of the alleged election fraud, …

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally
1 month ago

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters as the capital remained under lockdown ahead of a rally there to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform …

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters
1 month ago

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has sealed off the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and said the decision was taken following intelligence reports that “angry protesters” are planning to create a law and order situation and damage public and private property during Sunday’s planned rally. …

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president
1 month ago

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A court in Pakistan’s capital has barred the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday on the eve of an official visit by the president of Belarus. The ruling Thursday was a setback for supporters of Khan who planned to stage a massive rally ahead of the three-day …

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have rallied demanding his release. Government critics and Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party say the charges are politically motivated. Sunday’s rally, one of the biggest this year held by PTI, was peaceful, though police briefly clashed with some activists. Addressing the rally, Ali Amin, the top elected official in the …

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is at risk of parochialism as political instability and terrorism have brought the economy to the verge of collapse. Mr. Khan said the country was facing the risk of parochialism and no one would invest in Pakistan while the country suffered from terrorism, Dawn News reported. Being a federal party, the …

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former PM Imran rally to demand his release
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former PM Imran rally to demand his release

New Indian Express  

PESHAWAR: Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister rallied Monday in the country’s volatile northwest to mark the first anniversary of his arrest and demand his immediate release, officials said. The protest is part of Imram Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI opposition party’s campaign aimed at pressuring the current government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to free him …

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: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court
7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court

India TV News  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday by video from prison, in connection with a case he has filed against amendments to Pakistan's anti-graft laws. His video appearance was expected to be streamed live on the court's website and YouTube, making it the first publicly seen visuals of the jailed leader since his arrest …

Supporters of Imran Khan's party clash with police over Pakistan election rigging allegations
10 months, 1 week ago

Supporters of Imran Khan's party clash with police over Pakistan election rigging allegations

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party have clashed with police in various cities across the country as they staged protests against alleged rigging in the general elections held on February 8. In Lahore, supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gathered outside the Lahore Press Club and the party's Jail Road office on Saturday to register their protest, …

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it

Hindustan Times  

THE DELAY was unusual even by the standards of Pakistan’s messy politics. The Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif, Mr Khan’s chief rival and a three-time former prime minister, was widely expected to win. Mr Khan’s party claims to have evidence that it would have won a majority of seats if the election had not been rigged by its rivals …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan’s premier defends delay in releasing election results, denies vote was unfair
10 months, 1 week 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 …

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 elections Highlights: Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters
10 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Murky elections, unclear verdict
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murky elections, unclear verdict

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

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 …

Ex-Pakistani PM Sharif strikes confident note in vote marred by controversy, mobile phone shutdown
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Pakistani PM Sharif strikes confident note in vote marred by controversy, mobile phone shutdown

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed confidence his party would win national elections Thursday, a vote that has been marred by violence and controversy, especially a nationwide mobile phone shutdown and the imprisonment of a popular contender. “For God’s sake, don’t mention a coalition government,” he said after casting his vote in the upscale Model Town …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns

The Quint  

In Lahore’s bustling Old City, the stronghold of the Sharif family's Pakistan Muslim League-N, milk shop owner Rafiq Butt, who is one of the many fans of cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is amazed by the absence of posters of Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in his neighborhood. There are even posters of independent candidates here but …

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 …

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'

India TV News  

Islamabad: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in jail, urged his supporters on Wednesday to wait outside polling booths after casting their votes, as rival political parties held large rallies to mark the end of the election campaign period. "Encourage the maximum number of people to vote, wait at the polling station.and then stay peacefully outside the …

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 …

Despite crises, Pakistan elections dominated by personalities | Key issues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite crises, Pakistan elections dominated by personalities | Key issues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan goes to the polls on Thursday with the jailing of popular former prime minister Imran Khan, the winner of the last national election, dominating headlines despite an economic crisis and other woes threatening the nuclear-armed country. But these matters have been mostly absent from the election fray, in which the parties of Khan and Nawaz Sharif, another former prime …

Pakistan’s election: Who’s running, what’s the mood and will anything change?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s election: Who’s running, what’s the mood and will anything change?

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s 127 million voters are choosing members of a new parliament Thursday. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan People's Party, waves to his supporters during an election campaign rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters as he arrives to address an election campaign rally in Hafizabad, Pakistan, …

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 …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Pakistan polls today: Key PM contenders and their stand on India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan polls today: Key PM contenders and their stand on India

Live Mint  

Pakistan general elections are set to be held on February 8 after months of delay. In this situation, the stand of Pakistan's new prime minister on India could be important to understand. The report added that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a soft corner for Nawaz Sharif". Bilawal became Pakistan’s youngest foreign minister in 2022 in the coalition government, led …

What can we expect from Pakistan’s parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What can we expect from Pakistan’s parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Pakistan goes to the polls on the 8th of February to elect members of what will be its 16th lower House or National Assembly. The polls come just as former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been convicted in two successive cases and stands debarred from contesting elections. Pakistan Muslim League leader Nawaz Sharif fancies his chances of becoming Prime Minister …

DC Edit | Imran’s career buried under convictions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Imran’s career buried under convictions

Deccan Chronicle  

Buried under an avalanche of convictions that seem premeditated, Imran Khan Niazi is ineligible to participate in the February 8 general elections in Pakistan. Incarcerated since August 2023 in a three-year jail term for selling state gifts worth half a million dollars, Imran was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years for revealing state secrets, as in a missing cable alleging US …

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