As the stage is set for the February 8 general elections, tensions rise between Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), with the former accusing the latter of resorting to illegal means to secure a fourth term in power. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, also the prime ministerial candidate, alleges in a foreign media interview that Nawaz Sharif seeks to pressure the administration to influence election results, accusing him of attempting a backdoor return to power. Bilawal, who has consistently accused Nawaz of pursuing alternative means to become PM, criticizes the caretaker government and administration for bias towards…
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar vehemently denounces the terrorist assault on Daraban police station in an official statement from Islamabad. Expressing profound sorrow, he offers prayers for the elevated status of the martyred police personnel and extends heartfelt condolences to their grieving families. Anwaar-ul-Haq emphasizes the need for all possible medical aid to be provided promptly to the injured personnel, declaring that the cowardly acts of the terrorists will not undermine the nation’s resolve. In a resolute stance, he asserts that the entire nation stands firmly with the police and security forces. The Daraban police station, situated in Dera Ismail,…
Leadership Shifts: In 2018, Imran Khan led Tehreek-e-Insaf to power, but a no-confidence motion ousted him in April 2022 before completing his term. A similar fate befell Nawaz Sharif before the 2018 elections due to convictions and disqualification. Imran Khan, elected in 2018, faced legal issues before completing his term in the 2024 elections, mirroring Nawaz Sharif’s predicament. Imprisonment of Former Prime Ministers: Nawaz Sharif was jailed before the 2018 elections, and in a parallel turn of events, another former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, faced imprisonment preceding the 2024 elections. Use of Recorded Calls for Voter Outreach: In 2018, PTI…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing the completion of the printing process for a staggering 260 million ballot papers, covering all 859 constituencies across the nation. This included the timely reprinting of specific ballot papers for select constituencies, as mandated by the apex court. Carried out in three government-led printing institutes, the extensive task now transitions to the delivery phase, ensuring distribution to the relevant Returning Officers (ROs) and District Returning Officers (DROs) nationwide by the end of Monday. In comparison to the 2018 general election, where 220 million ballot papers were printed…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken the decision to postpone the general elections in four constituencies across the national and provincial assemblies. The unfortunate deaths of candidates led to this postponement, impacting one national constituency (NA-8 Bajaur) and three provincial constituencies (PK-22 Bajaur, PK-91 Kohat, and PP-266 Rahim Yar Khan XII). The assassination of independent candidate Rehan Zeb Khan in NA-8 Bajaur prompted the cancellation of elections for both the national and provincial constituencies he was contesting. Additionally, the passing of Asmat Ullah Khan led to the postponement of elections in NA-91 Kohat-II, and Israr Hussain’s demise resulted…
Following an unfavorable ruling, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announces its intention to move the high court against the trial court’s verdict, sentencing its founder Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in the “un-Islamic nikah” case at Adiala jail. The decision, accompanied by an Rs500,000 fine for each accused, stems from a petition by Bushra’s ex-husband Khawar Maneka, who deems the nikah illegal and un-Islamic. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Gohar, denounces the allegations as “shameless, scandalous, and unethical,” suggesting political motives. He highlights that the case was filed based on accusations by Aun Chaudhry, a former close aide of Khan…
As a long weekend beckons, Murree witnesses a substantial influx of tourists eager to revel in the snowfall. In response to the overwhelming numbers, authorities decide to restrict tourist entry at the seventeen-mile point. DC Islamabad, Irfan Memon, attributes the measure to the surge in visitors. With tourist numbers escalating due to snowfall in Malika Kohsar Murree, a special advisory is issued. Chief Traffic Officer Taimur Khan emphasizes the distribution of informational pamphlets, urging tourists to equip vehicles with tire chains, carry extra warm clothing, and avoid fully closing car windows to prevent carbon monoxide accumulation. Amidst forecasts predicting thunderstorms…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, along with former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed and Sheikh Rashid Shafiq, has been summoned in the May 9 violence case. Witnesses, including PTI candidate Ajmal Sabir from NA-53, Sadaqat Abbasi, Wasiq Qayyum, and Umar Tanveer Butt, have implicated Imran Khan and Sheikh Rasheed in the May 9 riots. Asserting that the violence was carried out based on their directives. Read More: Pakistan and China Reaffirm Support for Peace in Afghanistan Ajmal Sabir, backed by PTI in NA-53, provided a statement revealing that Sheikh Rasheed orchestrated a meeting at his residence, Lal Haveli, on May…
In a diplomatic rendezvous in Islamabad, Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi and Chinese Special Envoy Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong reiterated the commitment of both Pakistan and China to fostering a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. https://twitter.com/RadioPakistan/status/1753671885676786147 The meeting underscored the necessity for increased coordination to bolster regional stability, emphasizing the pivotal role of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries in contributing to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region. Read More: NA-44 Election Showdown: Heavyweights Clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In the upcoming general elections 2024, the battle for supremacy in the National Assembly Constituency NA-44, situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, intensifies as political giants, namely Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Insaf, and Pakistan People’s Party, lock horns. This fiercely contested constituency, historically belonging to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of JUI, has consistently witnessed tight competition. In the current electoral landscape, Maulana Fazlur Rehman faces formidable opponents in Tehreek-e-Insaaf-backed Ali Amin Gandapur, running as an independent, and Faisal Karim Kundi of the People’s Party. Additionally, independent candidate Waqar Khan enters the fray, creating a multifaceted political landscape. Notably,…
