In response to the upcoming elections scheduled for February 8, the Ministry of Health in Islamabad has issued a notification placing all government hospitals on high alert from February 7 to February 9. This proactive measure aims to ensure the readiness and response capability of healthcare facilities in the capital city during the crucial period surrounding the electoral process. The notification directs hospitals to maintain heightened vigilance, aligning with the Election Commission of Pakistan’s deadline for the conclusion of election campaigning, set for tonight at midnight.
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Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, addressing troops along the Line of Control in the Sarian sector near Muzaffarabad, reiterated Pakistan’s strong stance against any aggression or violation of territorial sovereignty. He emphasized the Pakistan Army’s readiness to respond effectively to threats across the spectrum and condemned India’s state-sponsored terrorism, extending to targeting individual Pakistani citizens. General Munir highlighted the increasing global condemnation of India’s actions, exposing its disregard for international law. The Army Chief, briefed on the Line of Control situation, praised troops for their operational readiness and effective responses to Indian ceasefire violations. Earlier, alongside Caretaker Prime Minister…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to raise gas tariffs, with sources revealing a proposed increase of up to 41 percent by mid-February. The IMF reportedly rejected additional subsidies on power tariffs beyond budget allocations. Approximately Rs 1000 billion is earmarked for the petroleum sector, Rs 250 billion for power, Rs 600 billion for OGDCL, and Rs 150 billion for PPL. Pakistan had submitted a proposal to the IMF regarding electricity tariffs for the export sector, aiming to reduce the tariff from 14 cents to 9 cents. Pending approval from the international lender, the plan is poised for…
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…
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…
