Can independents elect Pakistan’s first-ever truly independent PM? That and other questions answered – Pakistan
Political and legal experts weigh in on what the PTI-backed candidates could do once they make their way into Parliament. Against all predictions by seasoned political pundits who frequent the circuit of Pakistan’s 24/7 television landscape, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates are currently leading the roster of election results as they continue to trickle in […]
Fractious poll fertile ground for disinformation
ISLAMABAD: Fake boycotts and fictional ballots: a deluge of disinformation accompanied Pakistan’s contentious election, with a delayed vote count underway on Friday. Pakistan’s poll is the most fraught of recent years, with ex-prime minister Imran Khan jailed and his arch-rival Nawaz Sharif appearing to be the favourite of the powerful military-led establishment. Early results show […]
Journalists censure ECP for ‘farcical failure’ in delivering results, laud PTI for demonstrating ‘power of vote’
Meher Bokhari urges CEC Raja to resign, while Zarrar Khuhro says all evidence points to one logical conclusion. Despite the suspension of cellular service, internet outage, sporadic violence and complaints of mismanagement — including delayed starts at some polling stations — Pakistanis voted in general elections 2024 on Thursday. Ahead of the polls, Chief Election […]
Gandapur may be next K-P CM
PESHAWAR: The PTI has secured the required majority in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to form its government for the third consecutive time in the province with the party’s provincial president, Ali Amin Gandapur, likely to be the chief minister — the third from Dera Ismail Khan. The PTI-affiliated independent candidates clinched National Assembly and provincial legislature […]
UK acknowledges ‘serious concerns’ about election ‘fairness’
KARACHI: The United Kingdom has acknowledged serious concerns about the fairness and lack of inclusivity of the elections held in Pakistan on February 8. “We regret that not all parties were formally permitted to contest the elections and that legal processes were used to prevent some political leaders from participation, and to prevent the use […]
KSE-100 index plunges 1,200 points on political uncertainty – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index plunged 1,200 points over political uncertainty on Friday as the results of the general elections trickled in after a protracted delay. According to the PSX website, the index plunged by 2,278 points shortly after trading began. It then recovered slightly, losing 1,720.27 points, or 2.68 per cent, […]
Electoral report card: Which high-profile politicians scored high, who couldn’t keep up – Pakistan
A look at some of the key political players and how they’ve fared in the elections where predictions are in a stand-off with surprises. All of Pakistan has its eyes on only one thing: the election 2024 result board where arch rivals PML-N and PTI with its independent candidates are battling it out, with PPP […]
EU urges Pakistan to ensure full probe of election irregularities
KARACHI: The European Union, while reacting to allegations of rigging in Pakistan’s general elections, has called upon the relevant authorities to ensure a timely and full investigation of all reported election irregularities and to implement the recommendations of the upcoming EU Election Expert Mission report. “The EU welcomes the increased number of women registered to […]
20 injured in poll-related violence in Punjab – Pakistan
LAHORE: As many as 20 people were injured in sporadic incidents of violence all over Punjab during election/polling day on Thursday. The major incident occurred in Talagang of Chakwal where four persons were shot at and injured during an armed clash between two groups. However, the police claimed it was not an election-related incident, but […]
Asad Qaiser rejects rumours about leaving country – Pakistan
SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader and former speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser has rejected the rumours that that he has planned to leave the country. A post went viral on social media on Wednesday night that claimed that Asad Qaiser had already booked ticket to leave for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The report gave […]