Bilawal wants Punjab to bury politics of vindictiveness – Pakistan
SAHIWAL: Punjab will be the battleground between ‘arrow’ and ‘lion’ — the electoral symbols of PPP and PML-N — in the upcoming elections, but it will not be based on revenge, hatred and further divisions in society, as people will bury the politics of vindictiveness and align with the progressive manifesto of PPP on February […]
Nawaz seeks votes for ‘economic overhaul’ – Pakistan
MANSEHRA: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday urged the people of Mansehra to vote for his PML-N so that he could overhaul the economy and put the country back on path to development. Addressing an election gathering in the city, from where he is running for a National Assembly seat, Mr Sharif described himself […]
Islamabad police say security situation ‘under control’ amid reports of universities’ closure – Pakistan
Islamabad police on Monday said the law and order situation in the federal capital was “under control”, clarifying that no notification had been issued regarding the closure of universities. The statement came after TV channels and media reports claimed educational institutions in Islamabad had been shut down for an indefinite period of time due to […]
Ex-minister Fawad Chaudhry announces ‘complete boycott’ of Feb 8 polls – Pakistan
Former information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday announced that he and his “group” would “completely boycott” the upcoming general elections, terming the electoral process “fake”. The imprisoned politician made the remarks in a handwritten letter addressed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), a copy of which is available with Dawn.com. His official account on […]
Survey results: Majority of Dawn.com readers will vote in Feb 8 polls, but distrust electoral process – Pakistan
Readers also doubt integrity of past elections; see economy as primary challenge for Pakistan but doubt elected officials’ ability to tackle it. A majority of Dawn.com readers say they will vote in the forthcoming general elections that will be held on February 8, despite expressing little trust in the electoral process, according to the results […]
PTI-backed candidates launch campaign in Lahore amid fear of arrest, harassment – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s independent candidates have eventually begun their door-to-door election campaign in Lahore amidst fear of arrests and harassment by police. The police have so far been raiding and arresting PTI potential candidates, their family members, and workers, depriving them of the right to run their campaigns and hold public meetings even after […]
Under militancy’s shadow, political canvassing takes a back seat – Pakistan
In contrast to the lively rallies and door-to-door canvassing witnessed in other parts of the country, many parts of KP and Balochistan grapple with a daunting reality — the looming threat of militant groups. In a village in Bajaur, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district nestled along the rugged Afghan border, a disquieting silence hangs heavy. Inside […]
Bilawal flexes muscles in Sharifs’ home ground – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and sister Aseefa wave to supporters at the rally.—M. Arif / White Star LAHORE: Peoples Party on Sunday staged an impressive power show in rival PML-N’s stronghold of Lahore with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari making an impassioned appeal to the supporters of both Nawaz Sharif and out-of-arena Imran Khan to vote for his […]
Gohar warns against pushing PTI to ‘point of no return’ – Pakistan
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that those in power should realise that the party has been subjected to a lot already and shouldn’t be pushed to the point of no return. In an interview with Voice of America Urdu, Mr Gohar said “vengeful actions” against PTI have not abated even after the […]
ECP finally releases list of nominees for Feb 8 polls – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: With the general elections a little over two weeks away, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday released the list of contesting candidates. According to the ECP schedule, Jan 12 was the last date for withdrawal of candidature and publication of the revised list of candidates. However, it was delayed due to litigation. […]