Rawalpindi commissioner says poll results ‘manipulated’ under his watch; ECP rejects claims – Pakistan
Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha made explosive claims on Saturday, asserting that the results of the February 8 general elections were “manipulated” under his watch. He also resigned from his position. Speaking to reporters outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chatha said, “I am taking responsibilty for all this wrongdoing.” He alleged that the chief election […]
Balochistan protesters won’t disperse until those ‘originally’ elected notified – Pakistan
QUETTA: Despite passage of over a week, the workers and supporters of various political parties have refused to abandon their protest against alleged rigging in the elections, and called for a wheel jam strike across Balochistan on Sunday. The sit-ins being staged in Quetta, Dera Murad Jamali and other towns entered the 8th day on […]
PML-N boosts efforts to woo independents for coalition govt – Pakistan
LAHORE: The PML-N has intensified efforts to woo independent winning candidates in the province ahead of cobbling up a coalition government both in the Centre and Punjab. On Friday, MNA-elect Rasheed Akbar Nawani from NA-92, MPAs-elect Ahmad Nawaz Nawani PP-90 and Amir Inyat PP-92 (Bhakkar) and Rana Abdul Manan PP-272 (Muzaffarghar) called on the party […]
‘Army has tested everyone’: GDA foresees martial law – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) leader Pir Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi on Friday hinted at the possibility of imposition of an emergency or martial law, because “the army has tried everyone and none is left to be tested” now. The Pir Pagara further said that in such an eventuality the judges would provide legitimacy and legal […]
PPP seeks share in Punjab for backing ‘N’ in Centre – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The PPP has linked its support to PML-N in the Centre with its participation in the Punjab government, while Nawaz league stalwarts have publicly opposed moves to form a government that would be like a ‘crown of thorns’ for them. A source in the PPP told Dawn that the party had asked […]
Resolving to sit in opposition, PTI announces protest plan – Pakistan
(LEFT) PTI candidates, including Salman Akram Raja, Rehana Dar, retired Maj Tahir Sadik, Ayaz Amir and others address a press conference in the capital; while QWP leader Sikandar Hayat Sherpao and Barrister Saif address the media following their meeting.—Tanveer Shahzad / Dawn.com • Party to kick off nationwide demos against ‘rigging’ today• Qaiser, other leaders […]
PTI says Feb 8 polls to be remembered for ‘biggest voter fraud’ – Pakistan
PTI Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan on Friday said the February 8 general elections would be remembered due to the “biggest voter fraud” in Pakistan’s history against the party and its candidates. Nearly 60.6 million Pakistanis voted in the country’s 12th general elections last week. However, the poll day was marred by a day-long suspension […]
PTI breaks the ice with perennial nemesis Fazl – Pakistan
• Both sides find common ground on rigging in elections• Imran taps Omar Ayub for premiership, Mian Aslam for Punjab CM, Aqibullah for KP Assembly speaker• PTI nominee for Balochistan CM slot didn’t contest election on any PA seat ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan on Thursday nominated Omar Ayub as the party nominee for the […]
PML-N yet to make up mind on Balochistan CM slot – Pakistan
QUETTA: PML-N leaders in Balochistan have said that no decision has so far been taken about the upcoming chief minister’s slot, which will be announced after consultation with the would-be coalition partners. Former chief minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani told a joint press conference on Thursday evening that the party’s central leadership would take a […]
Clarity on coalition’s power-sharing formula likely today – Pakistan
• PPP circles suggest custodians of both houses may be from Sindh• PML-N floats Ayaz Sadiq as counter-offer to PPP names for NA speaker ISLAMABAD: A scheduled second round of talks between the Contact and Coordination Committees (CCCs) of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) could not take place on Thursday, […]