Jahangir Khan Tareen, Chairman of Istehkam Pakistan Party (IPP), exercised his voting right at the 12-MP Argyle Wall Polling Station in Lodhran, his hometown. Speaking with GNN news, Tareen emphasized the significance of voting, highlighting it as both a trust and a power that should not be squandered. He urged the public to actively participate in the electoral process. Read More: Barrister Gohar Urges Nation to Exercise Voting Rights During the conversation, Tareen expressed the need for a stable government that endures for five years, emphasizing that a stable economy contributes to a strong nation. He emphasized the importance of…
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Election Commissioner Sindh, Sharifullah, expressed confidence on Wednesday, assuring the public that there will be no delay in election results. During his visit to the Expo Center Dispatch Center, he clarified that while there might be occasional delays in distributing polling materials, there are no issues related to material or staff causing delays. He affirmed that all necessary materials, staff, and electoral resources would reach polling stations before 4-5 pm. Read More: Protest Unveils Alleged Bribery Scheme in General Election 2024 Emphasizing the coordination between security agencies, Sharifullah stated that he is 100% certain about timely result announcements, dismissing rumors…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah survived an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Chaman district of Balochistan. The assailants opened fire on Hamdullah’s car near the Pak-Afghan border, causing damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, he escaped unharmed. Levies personnel cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to apprehend the attackers. Hamdullah, a former senator and spokesman for the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), remains a key figure in opposition politics. Balochistan has experienced an escalation in violence, as evidenced by two separate blasts targeting election candidates. The first explosion outside an independent candidate’s office in Pishin claimed 15…
A protest has erupted on FerozPur Road in Lahore, with demonstrators asserting that candidates vying in the General Election 2024 pledged to offer them a 2500 PKR bribe in exchange for casting votes in their favor. The grievance stems from the candidates reneging on their commitments and withholding the return of protestors’ Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). This situation highlights the regrettable exploitation of the electoral process in Pakistan, where the foundational democratic component of elections is manipulated not only by candidates but also by individuals willing to exchange their votes for monetary gain. It is disheartening to witness the…
In various parts of the country, including Islamabad, Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies are conducting flag marches to ensure security for the upcoming elections. Soldiers will be stationed outside polling stations to address any untoward situations promptly, emphasizing a commitment to peaceful elections. However, the day witnessed tragic incidents in Balochistan, with a bomb blast near the office of a political party in Khanozai, Pishin district, resulting in 13 casualties and 16 injuries. Another blast near a political party’s office in Qilla Saifullah district claimed eight lives and injured thirteen. President Dr. Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq…
Tragically, ten children succumbed to pneumonia in Lahore on Wednesday, marking a distressing surge in the toll of this lung disease. In the country’s largest province, Punjab, 427 new pneumonia cases were reported in a single day, with Lahore alone registering 149 cases. The grim statistics for 2024 reveal over 20,000 pneumonia cases in Punjab, resulting in 319 deaths, and within Lahore, 4,050 cases accompanied by 58 tragic deaths. Health experts attribute the spike in pneumonia-related fatalities to the prevalent air pollution and smog in Lahore. Pneumonia, an infection affecting the lungs, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders, including Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, and Hamza Shehbaz, are urging voters to choose the ‘lion’ symbol to address issues like soaring inflation. Ironically, these leaders cannot vote for their party’s candidate in NA-128, where they have a seat adjustment with Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and are supporting Aun Chaudhry, symbolized by an “eagle.” PML-N candidates will compete in 212 out of 263 NA constituencies on February 8, leaving 51 seats open for rivals or allies. Notably, key PML-N figures will contest in various constituencies, aiming to strengthen their position in the upcoming elections through a seat adjustment…
In a formal statement, the spokesperson of the Iranian embassy in Islamabad unequivocally denounced the recent terrorist attack in Balochistan, expressing profound condemnation for the tragic loss of innocent lives and injuries sustained during the incident. The spokesperson conveyed Iran’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan in this hour of grief, extending heartfelt condolences to both the government and citizens. Emphasizing empathy for the affected families grappling with the loss of their loved ones, the spokesperson underscored Iran’s sincere sympathy. As a tangible expression of their condemnation, the Iranian embassy took to social media platform X, sharing a poignant image…
In a groundbreaking move, prisoners across Punjab exercised their fundamental right to vote in the upcoming General Election 2024. Orchestrated under the vigilant supervision of Inspector General (IG) Jails, a total of 1,500 inmates from 43 prisons in Punjab actively participated in the electoral process through the facilitation of postal ballots. The meticulous execution of the voting procedure was entrusted to prison superintendents, who meticulously ensured transparency and integrity throughout the process, all while being monitored by surveillance cameras. Following completion, the sealed postal ballot papers were promptly dispatched to the relevant authorities. Mian Farooq Nazir, a representative of the…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts the continuation of a cold spell in the northern regions of the country over the next 24 hours. Most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience cold and dry weather, with particularly frigid conditions in the upper areas. Rain, wind-thunderstorms, and snowfall are forecasted in isolated areas of northeast Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan. Cold winds are expected to sweep through upper Punjab during the evening and night, while shallow fog may persist in isolated areas of Punjab in the morning. The synoptic situation indicates continental air prevailing over most parts, with a shallow westerly…
