Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced the nomination of former federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the PTI candidate for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Despite being incarcerated in Adiala jail on various charges, Khan confidently declared, “KP’s chief minister will be Ali Amin Gandapur,” emphasizing PTI’s strong position with 84 seats in the KP Assembly. Having secured 90 seats in the National Assembly, PTI is set to lead the government, outpacing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 75 seats. Khan dismissed the idea of forming a coalition government with PML-N, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Muttahida…
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Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, addressing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) threats of protests against alleged election rigging, expressed concerns about potential unrest reminiscent of the May 9 riots from the previous year. These riots followed the arrest of deposed prime minister Imran Khan, resulting in violence and attacks on civil and military installations. Naqvi emphasized the right to peaceful protests but warned of strict action if incidents akin to May 9 occurred. He clarified that mobile phone service shutdown during elections was a federal government decision, and anyone with election result objections should approach relevant forums. The 2024 election results,…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) presided over a hearing on petitions challenging the success of Maryam Nawaz, Hamza Shehbaz, and other candidates in the 2024 general elections. The court ordered the cases to be presented in the relevant forum. Tensions flared during the hearing, with a heated exchange between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-supported independent candidate Shehzad Farooq’s lawyer Aftab Bajwa and Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) lawyer Azam Nazir Tarar. Bajwa, referring to Maryam Nawaz as ‘Queen,’ sparked rebuke from Justice Ali Baqir Najafi, who emphasized maintaining decorum. The court expressed displeasure at the bitter words exchanged and directed the parties…
In a strategic move, Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, engaged in a phone conversation with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Mualana Fazlur Rehman on Monday. The call revolved around crucial discussions concerning the intricate process of forming a unified government, a necessity arising from the split mandate witnessed in the General Elections 2024. With no single political party able to secure a standalone government, leaders Sharif and Rehman navigated matters pertaining to the potential collaboration for a unified governance structure in Pakistan. The anticipated meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Fazlur Rehman is slated to unfold in the next…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made a significant decision to annul the results of the NA-88 constituency in Khushab. Subsequent to this measure, the ECP has directed a re-poll to be conducted on 26 polling stations of NA-88, set for February 15. Unofficial results bring to light the electoral standings in NA-88, where independent candidate Muhammad Moazzam Sher emerged victorious with 67,80,0 votes, securing the first position. In contrast, his rival, independent candidate Muhammad Akram Khan, garnered 60,17,0 votes, attaining the second position in the constituency.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan asserted on Saturday that President Arif Alvi would extend an invitation for his party to govern, citing a majority in the National Assembly. Addressing the media in Islamabad, Gohar Khan emphasized the party’s commitment to progressing within constitutional and legal frameworks. “We seek to move forward without contention. Our government formation will adhere to the constitution and the law,” Gohar Khan stated, highlighting the democratic exercise where people freely voted, and Form 45 was duly prepared by presiding officers. Insisting on the importance of adhering to Form 45 for result determination, Gohar…
The Lahore High Court has taken a significant step by ordering the suspension of the election result announcement for NA-128. This move came in response to an appeal filed by Salman Akram Raja, an independent candidate backed by the PTI, who contested the alleged irregularities in the NA-128 outcome in Lahore. The court, led by Justice Ali Baqir Najfi, issued notices to both parties, including the Election Commission, and set a hearing date for February 12 to address the concerns raised by Salman Akram Raja. The dispute arose as Raja faced defeat to IPP candidate Awn Chaudhry in the crucial…
In a recent announcement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan army extends congratulations to the nation for the triumphant and peaceful execution of the recent general elections. The ISPR highlighted the crucial role played by approximately 137,000 Quick Response Force personnel and other law enforcement agencies in securing about 6,000 highly sensitive polling stations, resulting in a smooth and peaceful voting process. Operating in adherence to the constitution, the army and law enforcement agencies collaborated seamlessly to provide a secure environment for voters. The ISPR expressed gratitude for the collective efforts of various security agencies in safeguarding the…
Vote counting has commenced following the conclusion of the largest general election in the country’s history. In initial unofficial results: – NA-3: Independent candidate Salim-ur-Rehman leads with 373 votes. – NA 44: Independent candidate Ali Amin Gandapur is ahead with 3556 votes. – NA 46: PML-N’s Anjum Aqeel Khan leads with 101 votes. – NA 64: Chaudhary Salik of Q-League is ahead with 252 votes. – NA 103: Independent candidate Muhammad Ali Sarfaraz is in the lead with 530 votes. – NA 119: PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz leads with 318 votes. – NA 122: Independent candidate Latif Khosa is first with…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take action against private news channels – “Dawn News,” “ARY News,” “Geo News,” and “GNN” – for violating the code of conduct by broadcasting a live interview with a politician on Thursday. The ECP contends that this act breaches Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017 and the Commission’s Code of Conduct for National Media. Read More: CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja Affirms 100% Transparency in Election Process Expressing concerns, the ECP instructed PEMRA to address these violations, including halting broadcast and initiating proceedings under…
