Flurry of activity in Lahore as PML-N holds meetings with PPP, MQM-P to discuss political cooperation – Pakistan
Amid political parties’ ongoing efforts to form the next government, there was a flurry of activity in Lahore on Sunday as the PML-N met with the PPP and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). A day after the Feb 8 general elections, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif had hinted at the formation of a national unity government, […]
Flurry of activity in Lahore as PML-N meets with PPP, MQM-P to discuss political cooperation – Pakistan
Amid political parties’ ongoing efforts to form the next government, there was a flurry of activity in Lahore on Sunday as the PML-N met with the PPP and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). A day after the Feb 8 general elections, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif had hinted at the formation of a national unity government, […]
Flurry of activity in Lahore as PML-N meets with PPP, MQM-P – Pakistan
Amid political parties’ ongoing efforts to form the next government, there was a flurry of activity in Lahore on Sunday as the PML-N met with the PPP and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). A day after the Feb 8 general elections, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif had hinted at the formation of a national unity government, […]
Western allies criticise Trump over comments suggesting no defence of Nato allies against Russia – World
Top Western officials criticised former United States president Donald Trump on Sunday after he suggested the country might not protect Nato allies who aren’t spending enough on defence from a potential Russian invasion. “Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security, including that of the US, and puts American […]
No talks held on forming next govt, says MQM-P after meeting with PML-N in Lahore – Pakistan
After holding a meeting with the PML-N in Lahore on Sunday, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) said that the talks did not include any discussion on the formation of the next government. A day after the Feb 8 general elections, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif had hinted at the formation of a national unity government, along […]
49,600 trees cut down for ballots, claim activists
LAHORE: Some activists working for the protection of the environment in Pakistan have claimed that 2,170 tons of paper was used for the preparation of ballots as well as other documents used in the recent general elections in the country and 49,600 trees were chopped down for this purpose. However, experts said the country did […]
PTI alleges Form 47 of 18 NA seats ‘falsely changed’ by returning officers – Pakistan
The PTI said on Sunday that the Form 47 of 18 National Assembly (NA) seats allegedly won by the party were “falsely changed” by returning officers (RO). The February 8 general elections had seen mobile services suspended and a delay in the announcement of the preliminary results, an exercise which was extended till the weekend. […]
What the international media had to say about the elections that were everything but predictable – Pakistan
From the pre-poll phase to election day irregularities to the post-poll counting process — the attempts to subvert the PTI that were blatantly executed have not gone unnoticed. “You might be wondering why it has taken us a couple of days to talk about Pakistan politics and Pakistani elections, one of our favourite subjects; that’s […]
Terrorist ringleader killed in intelligence-based operation in Khyber: ISPR – Pakistan
A militant ringleader was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, the military’s media affairs wing said. According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO on the reported presence of a “high-profile terrorist”. “During the conduct of operation, after […]
What’s next in election deadlock?
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by violence, political turmoil and questions of transparency. Former prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declared victory, adding to the uncertainty as the country faces numerous challenges that need to be addressed quickly, including […]