PTI, police face off in several cities amid protests against ‘rigging’ – Pakistan
LADY police officers attempt to pull a woman out of her car during PTI’s protest against alleged election rigging outside its secretariat on Jail Road, on Saturday.—Murtaza Ali / White Star LAHORE: PTI workers and police faced off in multiple cities on Saturday during protests against alleged rigging in the Feb 8 general elections. In […]
PML-N should identify, rectify mistakes: Saad Rafique
LAHORE: PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique stressed on Sunday that the party identify its mistakes and rectify them, giving an example of PTI founder Imran Khan and the effective use of social media by his party. Addressing party workers, Rafique maintained that there was “no complaint with the chief election commission, but injustice was done to this […]
HRCP questions elections integrity, calls for independent audit – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) raised serious concerns about the integrity and credibility of the Feb 8 elections, citing a range of issues that have cast a shadow over the democratic process. In a report released on Saturday, the HRCP urged an independent audit of Feb 8 general elections under the supervision […]
PM Kakar urges parties to take legal recourse – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising political tension and protests over the alleged vote rigging in the Feb 8 general elections, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday came out with a piece of advice to the protesting parties and individuals: pursue legal recourse instead of agitation. In a statement issued hours after Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaqat Ali […]
ECP yet to notify results of majority of independents – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Even after the passage of more than a week, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is yet to notify the victory of most of the independent candidates who have won National Assembly (NA) seats in the general elections. More than 101 independent candidates — most of them backed by PTI — have won NA […]
PBC demands body to investigate poll rigging allegations – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Against the backdrop of allegations of rigged election by Rawalpindi commissioner, Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) demanded an independent commission to probe the charges, with its executive committee chairman describing the move as a malicious attempt to raise a controversy qua the esteemed office of Chief Justice of Pakistan. The PBC said the legal fraternity […]
Bushra Bibi challenges Toshakhana verdict – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, the spouse of former prime minister Imran Khan, has challenged her conviction in the Toshakhana reference before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A day ago, Mr Khan also moved the court against his convictions in the Toshakhana and cipher cases. An accountability court convicted the husband and wife on Jan 31. They […]
PPP, PML-N unable to finalise ‘give and take’ in coalition talks – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The talks between PPP and PML-N to devise a power-sharing formula in the upcoming coalition government remained inconclusive, though both sides claimed “significant progress” in the discussions. The third meeting between the Contact and Coordination Committees (CCCs) of the two parties, which took place on Saturday, remained inconclusive and both decided to meet again […]
Shadab leads Islamabad United to huge win over Qalandars in PSL opener – Sport
LAHORE: Leading from the front, experienced all-rounder Shadab Khan steered Islamabad United to a resounding eight-wicket victory over defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the opening match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a big total of 196 on a batting-friendly track under lights, United were home in […]
PBC demands body to investigate poll rigging allegations by Rawalpindi commissioner – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Against the backdrop of allegations of rigged election by Rawalpindi commissioner, Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) demanded an independent commission to probe the charges, with its executive committee chairman describing the move as a malicious attempt to raise a controversy qua the esteemed office of Chief Justice of Pakistan. The PBC said the legal fraternity […]