Voter turnout’s weak link with the economy – Business
People were determined to vote in the 2024 elections. However, despite the increase in absolute terms, voter turnout dipped in terms of percentage. Harsh winter in parts of the country, fears of violence and terrorism in KP and Balochistan, as well as uncertainty about the conduct of elections, may have also adversely affected the turnout, […]
Imran taps Gohar again as nominee for PTI chief – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: With its founder Imran Khan in prison, the leadership role has become a conundrum for PTI, as it has taken a U-turn and once again nominated Barrister Gohar Ali Khan for the party’s top post. Mr Gohar was elected as PTI chairman after securing Mr Khan’s backing in the December 2023 intra-party elections, which […]
Past precedent ‘might hand’ SIC reserved seats in assemblies – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), which is now home to the PTI-backed independent candidates who won the general election, might get its share of reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies due to past precedent set by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), a senior official has told Dawn. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar […]
ECP to issue interim order on Mansehra result stay today
ISLAMABAD: The ECP observed on Monday that it will be issuing an interim order today regarding the stay on releasing the final results for NA-15 Mansehra. The electoral watchdog heard PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plea against election results from the seat. He has contested PTI-backed independent candidate Shahzada Gustasap Khan’s success from the constituency following […]
Alvi gets flak for sitting on NA session summary – Pakistan
• Dar says outgoing speaker to convene the maiden session if president fails; expects it by tomorrow• PPP, PML-N leaders urge head of state not to abuse powers ISLAMABAD: With only three days left in the constitution-mandated deadline to summon the session of the National Assembly, President Arif Alvi has come under severe criticism from […]
Unity needed for economic stability: Shehbaz
LAHORE: The joint candidate for the PML-N led coalition, Shehbaz Sharif, has laid emphasis on political stability, which, he states, is vital for achieving economic stability in the country. “To strive for economic stability, all differences must be set aside. The need for mutual unity for political and economic stability in the country was never […]
Klopp ranks League Cup glory as his ‘most special’ trophy
LONDON: Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool’s League Cup final triumph against Chelsea as the “most special” trophy of his career as the German learned he can win with kids. Virgil van Dijk clinched Liverpool’s 1-0 win with a dramatic header two minutes from the end of extra-time at Wembley on Sunday. Liverpool’s victory was especially sweet […]