Bigwigs fall on their swords amid ‘shame and disgust’ – Pakistan
Jahangir Khan Tareen, Pir Pagara, Pervez Khattak, Sirajul Haq and Naeemur Rehman LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: It was a walk of shame for some, and defiant stands by others, as a number of political leaders and entities announced their decision to step down — either from the political limelight or from the few seats they had managed to […]
Nawaz ‘still in the hunt’ for fourth PM stint – Pakistan
• Party denies impression Shehbaz picked to lead in Centre• Marriyum says contacts with ‘partners’ continue, matters will be decided with consensus• List of 10 independent lawmakers issued, including two MNAs-elect, who have joined PML-N after polls LAHORE: Despite not being able to secure a simple majority in the 266-seat National Assembly, the PML-N claims […]
PTI to field candidates for speaker, PM slots – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Even as PTI described alleged ongoing attempts to change the election results to convert the victory of its candidates into defeat as a malicious plot to plunge the country deep into a quagmire of political chaos and economic instability, the party on Monday decided to run for the offices of speaker, prime minister and […]
Accuracy, not speed, vital in result tabulation, says ECP – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following days of severe criticism over the delay in the announcement of poll results, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has defended itself, saying a litany of security and logistical challenges impeded the process. For four days since Feb 8, mum was the word from the commission as people waited for the final consolidated […]
US wants Pakistan to probe election irregularities – World
WASHINGTON: The United States said on Monday Pakistan should hold an independent investigation into the claims of election irregularities through its legal system. The US State Department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller, responding to a question about the demand for an independent probe, stated, “I don’t know what body are they proposing to conduct an independent investigation […]
Irate Hafiz Naeem, GDA forfeit Sindh Assembly seats over alleged rigging – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) chief Pir Pagara on Monday forfeited Sindh Assembly seats won after the February 8 elections over alleged rigging. According to the provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan for the February 8 general elections, Naeem had won from the PS-129 constituency […]
Following poll routs, Jahangir Tareen jets out of IPP and Sirajul Haq resigns as JI chief – Pakistan
In shocking developments on Monday, Istehkam-i-Pakistan chief Jahangir Tareen announced his decision to quit politics altogether while Sirajul Haq resigned as the emir of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) following their parties’ dismal performances in the general elections. In a post on social media platform X, Tareen said he wanted to thank his supporters and congratulate his opponents […]
Irate Hafiz Naeem forfeits Sindh Assembly seat over alleged rigging – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday forfeited the a Sindh Assembly seat he had won after the February 8 elections over alleged rigging. According to the provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan for the February 8 general elections, Naeem had won from the PS-129 constituency (Karachi Central VIII) with 26,296 […]
PML-N’s shock losses in Punjab prompt calls for ‘soul-searching’ – Pakistan
• Marriyum says party not oblivious to defeats in strongholds• Insiders blame Sharifs’ outdated 90s playbook, absence of youth engagement Even as the party’s top-tier leadership continues hectic efforts to form a government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan, there is a sense of shock among PML-N ranks over losses in Punjab — especially areas […]
Half dozen independents join PML-N – Pakistan
LAHORE: The concerns over PTI’s success in keeping intact its candidates who won as independents materialised on Sunday as one of the winners joined PML-N. The wheeling and dealing has intensified as PML-N, and PPP, are making hectic efforts to woo independent members-elect to improve their tally of total National and provincial assembly seats. So […]