Maryam Nawaz staunchly rejects speculations surrounding Nawaz Sharif’s exit from politics, addressing concerns on his supposed withdrawal. Emphasizing Nawaz Sharif’s steadfast commitment to leadership within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam clarifies on social media platform ‘X’ that his decision not to pursue the Prime Ministerial post doesn’t indicate a retreat from politics. She asserts Nawaz Sharif’s dedication to active political involvement over the next five years, pledging support to PML-N governments at federal and provincial levels. Reflecting on his past tenures, Maryam highlights his electoral mandates and commitment to avoiding coalition governments. She reaffirms loyalty to Nawaz Sharif’s principles,…
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Asad Qaiser’s triumph as an independent candidate supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the NA-19 constituency faces legal scrutiny as Maulana Fazal Ali, the candidate from Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI), has lodged a petition in both the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The crux of Maulana Fazal’s challenge lies in the alleged discrepancies between two Form-47s submitted by the Returning Officers (RO), raising concerns about the accuracy of the election results. Alongside these discrepancies, he contends that pre-poll rigging occurred, implicating some ROs in the process. Maulana Fazal calls for the annulment of Asad Qaiser’s…
In the Bajaur region, the official results for PK-21 constituency have been announced, revealing a significant twist in the electoral outcome. Despite initially securing the seat, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan’s (JIP) candidate Sardar Khan faced defeat to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) independent candidate Ajmal Khan after the official declaration. Interestingly, JIP, which initially won the seat, now concedes its loss as per the official results. Ajmal Khan emerged victorious with an impressive 1,67,12 votes, while Sardar Khan secured the second position with 8,128 votes. Read More: Imran Khan Nominates Ali Amin Gandapur for KP Chief Minister This unexpected turn in the results adds…
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…
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…
