Jamshoro: Ayaz Latif Palijo, the leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), voiced strong concerns over fraudulent elections in Sindh during a sit-in in Jamshoro. Accusing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of deceiving the people of Sindh, Palijo asserted that the general election had been handed to the PPP on a silver platter, undermining the hopes of the electorate. Palijo lamented the absence of honest representation in the Sindh Assembly, at the federal level, and in Parliament, claiming that sincere individuals had no place in these political arenas. He emphasized the historical role played by Sindh’s politicians during challenging times…
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Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a press conference at the Marriott Hotel, presenting Form-45 and sharing concerns about alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. PTI spokesperson Hasan Rauf highlighted discrepancies in Form-45 and Form-47, filing petitions related to election irregularities in 46 seats. PTI claims that 85 seats were rigged, and voter turnout was low in many constituencies. The party also accused violations of Election Act 92, citing examples from Punjab, Islamabad, and Karachi. Read more: Shah Mahmood Qureshi Challenges Conviction in Cipher Case Salman Akram Raja emphasized the challenges faced by PTI during the campaign, alleging an open…
The Sherani group of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI) in Islamabad has extended an offer to support Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Shujaa-al-Malik, the central spokesperson for JUI’s Sherani group, emphasized that PTI does not require assistance from anyone within Sherani’s group. He stated that their party is consistently available to support PTI, attributing their cooperation to the pursuit of genuine freedom. Notably, this announcement contrasts with Ameer Liaqat Baloch’s earlier assertion of non-cooperation with PTI.
A fresh forgery scandal involving Pakistani passports has emerged in the UK, raising concerns about national institutions’ efficacy. This incident follows a similar case in Saudi Arabia, where authorities discovered over 12,000 Pakistani passports from Afghan nationals. British authorities uncovered the scam, submitting 61 suspicious passports to immigration officials for further investigation. Pakistan has been requested to disclose the status of these passports, with subsequent findings confirming their fraudulent nature. Discrepancies in passport lamination paper and data paper, along with inconsistencies in parentage and listed data, have been identified. The focus now turns to unraveling where these fake passports were…
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,…
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…
