JUI-F to hold nationwide protests against ‘rigging’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl held a workers’ convention in the federal capital on Thursday, terming it the beginning of a countrywide protest movement against alleged rigging in the elections. Addressing the ‘Islamabad general council’ of the JUI-F, party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the nation witnessed the worst rigging in the country’s history on Feb […]
ECP unsure when complete poll forms will be published – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: As expected, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) failed to meet the legal deadline for uploading key result-related documents on its website on Thursday. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the process will be completed any time soon, with a senior ECP official claiming that uploading over 90,000 Forms 45s on its website would be […]
Imran wants IMF to link loan with election audit – Newspaper
• PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3• Ali Zafar nominated for chairman slot, Omar Ayub for secretary general’s• Over six million party members to cast votes in five cities, party leaders claim ISLAMABAD: PTI founding chairman Imran Khan will write to the IMF urging it to call for an independent audit of the […]
In talks with premier, MQM-P hails steps for economic stability – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: An MQM-P delegation led by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Thursday called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and discussed with him the country’s political situation. MQM-P leaders Dr Farooq Sattar and Mustafa Kamal also attended the meeting, a PM Office press release said. The MQM-P leaders lauded PM Kakar for the steps […]
Caretakers stabilise economy, set plan for new govt: PM Kakar – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: In his final days as the caretaker prime minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday lauded the bureaucracy’s services, claiming that the seven-month-long interim setup has not only improved the country’s economy but also left a plan for the new regime for the betterment of the people. “We are leaving behind an action plan for […]
PTI to move Supreme Court against poll rigging
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader and lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat said on Friday that the party will approach the Supreme Court against rigging in the February 8 general elections. Speaking to the media, Marwat said he would file a petition in the apex court against poll fraud, adding that the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja […]
Overcrowded Adiala Jail ‘security threat’ for Bushra, prison officer tells IHC – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The Adiala Jail administration has opposed moving Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, back to the prison, claiming that overcrowding posed security threats for the former first lady. Last month, Ms Bibi and her husband were convicted in a case of illegal sale of state gifts and sentenced to 14 years […]
Tax proposals for budget sought – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the process of gathering tax proposals from all stakeholders for consideration in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Three different notifications were issued on Thursday to solicit feedback from all taxpayers, including chambers of commerce and industries, associations, and trade bodies. All proposals should […]