‘Nawaz’s show is over’, says Faisal Vawda
Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda has declared the recent elections as a “Go Nawaz Go” moment, citing a lack of a clear majority for any single party. Speaking to Express News on Thursday, Vawda asserted that if former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif insists on a fourth term with coalition support, […]
Australia edge Pakistan to set up Under-19 World Cup final against India – Sport
Australia scrambled to a one-wicket win with five balls to spare in their Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan at Willowmoore Park on Thursday. Australia will meet India in the final at the same venue on Sunday. Tom Straker led a potent Australian fast bowling attack, taking six for 24 as the Green Shirts were […]
Hours after polling, nation awaits final results of elections
KARACHI: Despite polling concluding at 5pm in the general elections on Thursday, the nation is waiting for the results after more than seven hours have passed at midnight. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has not given any reason leading to expression of suspicions from contesting parties. State TV, private channels, and local media initiated […]
6 security personnel martyred in KP, Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
At least six security personnel were martyred in separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Thursday, officials said. The incidents came as nearly 128 million people across the country cast their votes amid an internet and cellular outage. Earlier in the day, the interior ministry said the decision to block mobile network services was […]
4 cops martyred in attack on police convoy in KP’s DI Khan – Pakistan
At least four police officials were martyred in an attack on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, police said. The incident came as nearly 128 million people across the country cast their votes amid an internet and cellular outage. Earlier in the day, the interior ministry said the decision to block […]
Military hopes polls will serve as catalyst for democracy
RAWALPINDI: The armed forced of Pakistan have congratulated the nation on the “generally peaceful and violence-free” conduct of the general elections, and expressed the hope it would serve as a “catalyst for further strengthening democracy in Pakistan.” “It is our fervent hope that our sacrifices would not be in vain and this election will serve […]
Amnesty slams internet shutdown on election day
KARACHI: Amnesty International has slammed the internet shutdown and suspension of the cellular service on election day in Pakistan as a “reckless attack on people’s rights”. “The decision to suspend telecommunications and mobile internet services on an election day is a blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly,” Livia Saccardi, […]
Paradox of Election 2024 – Pakistan
PAKISTAN goes to the polls today amid despair and uncertainty. For many, the outcome has already been decided, with one of the largest political parties having been effectively forced out of the race. Yet, surprises cannot be ruled out. Whatever the result, the 2024 polls will have a huge impact on the future course of […]
PTI candidates in Islamabad spend poll eve seeking bail, activists’ release – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As candidates of all other major political parties in the federal capital were flexing muscles for Thursday’s elections, candidates of PTI spent their entire day on Wednesday in courts either seeking pre-arrest bail for themselves or their supporters. Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamir Farooq granted pre-arrest bail to PTI candidate from NA-46, […]
Hania Aamir is not feeling Valentine’s Day spirit
Love might not be in the air but it’s certainly back on the calendar. With February 14 approaching, many around the globe are preparing to delight their beaus with grand gestures of affection. However, not everyone is feeling red hearts and roses. While Valentine’s Day has become an occasion to mark love for all your […]