Indian state approves polarising common civil code – World
An Indian state on Wednesday passed a common civil code to replace religious laws, with supporters saying it protected women’s rights but critics fearing it heralds a countrywide rollout by the Hindu nationalist ruling party. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law, passed in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, has reignited a polarising debate weeks before […]
Fact check: Viral picture of Imran Khan in Adiala Jail is not from Feb 6
A photo of former prime minister Imran Khan has been circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) since Tuesday, with some claiming it to be taken the same day in Adiala Jail and presenting it as if it was fresh. An investigation into the picture’s origin has found that it was not from Tuesday, […]
Bilawal challenges ‘myth’ about PML-N performance
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari challenged the “myth” that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government fared better than his party’s government in Sindh, expressing the hope that the people would vote for “real” performance. Bilawal, who is contesting on three National Assembly constituencies from Larkana, Shahdadkot and Lahore, said in a […]
Death toll in Indian firework factory rises to 11 – World
The death toll in a firework factory explosion in India has risen to 11 and the two owners have been arrested, police said on Wednesday, a day after the devastating blast. District police chief Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan confirmed 11 deaths, while more than 150 people were injured. The fiery blast sent chunks of rock and […]
Shares at PSX gain 300 points day before elections – Business
Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange gained 300 points on Wednesday ahead of tomorrow’s general elections. According to the PSX website, the KSE-100 index gained 344.86 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 64,143.87 from the previous close of 63,799.01. Mohammed Sohail, chief executive of Topline Securities, said the market “rallied as it expected […]
Ranking the 5 ‘dirtiest’ elections in Pakistan history
Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the unfairest of them all? Pakistan has had 11 direct general elections so far, with the 12th edition due tomorrow (Feb 8). In theory, this democratic activity is supposed to put the representatives chosen by the masses in charge, which in turn are expected to put the country back […]
Political heavyweights clash in key constituencies
ISLAMABAD: As the nation gears up for Thursday’s general elections, the political arena is set ablaze with high-stakes contests featuring heavyweights from various parties. A total of 266 national and 593 provincial assembly seats are in play, capturing the attention of the public and political enthusiasts alike. In NA-130, Lahore, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is […]
28 killed as back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan on eve of general elections – Pakistan
At least 28 people were killed while over 40 suffered injuries after back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah on Wednesday, officials said. The incidents came a day before general elections are scheduled to be held in the country. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, raising […]
26 killed as back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan on eve of general elections – Pakistan
At least 26 people were killed while over 30 suffered injuries after back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah on Wednesday, officials said. The incidents came a day before general elections are scheduled to be held in the country. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, raising […]
5 unlikely candidates contesting tomorrow’s general elections – Pakistan
Due to the PTI’s predicament, there are a number of unexpected candidates contesting this year’s polls as the party tries to circumvent obstacles in its path. The months leading up to the Feb 8 general elections witnessed crucial developments in the country’s political sphere — the return of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif after a four-year […]