PTI-backed MPAs leading in KP; PPP ahead in Sindh – Pakistan
LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR /QUETTA: Provisional results for provincial assembly elections issued by late Friday showed that there would be no clear winners except in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The public’s mandate for Punjab, the largest of the provincial assemblies, was split between the PML-N and candidates backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, with the former slightly ahead in […]
‘Independents’ take lion’s share – Pakistan
• Hectic political activity expected over next few days, as both PML-N and PPP are likely to reach out to them and offer a share in government• Independents will have three days after official notification to join a party• They can also form a group or bloc, and retain their independence• If they choose to […]
Wheeling & dealing kicks off
• Shehbaz meets Zardari and Bilawal, calls Khalid Maqbool • PTI, MWM said to be in talks for ‘alliance’ in Centre, Punjab KARACHI / ISLAMABAD: Even before counting of votes for national and provincial assembly contests was completed, leaders from a number of major political parties held meetings late on Friday night, ostensibly in the […]
PTI claims victory in Centre, KP and Punjab – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following the victory of candidates with its support in the Feb 8 polls, the PTI on Friday claimed it had become the single largest party in the Centre and two provinces and vowed to get back its iconic symbol “bat”. The party has decided not to sit on the opposition benches in the National […]
Criticism by foreign capitals neither constructive, objective: FO
The Foreign Office said on Saturday that it was “surprised” by the negative tone of some statements from foreign countries and organisations over the February 8 general elections held in Pakistan. In a statement, the FO said it had “taken note” of such statements. Western capitals on Friday called into question the “undue restrictions” put in […]
Nvidia pursues $30 billion custom chip opportunity with new unit
Nvidia is building a new business unit focused on designing bespoke chips for cloud computing firms and others, including advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors, nine sources familiar with its plans told Reuters. The dominant global designer and supplier of AI chips aims to capture a portion of an exploding market for custom AI chips and shield […]
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 […]