The Awami National Party (ANP) has officially declared its support for the candidates of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) in Punjab. In a significant move, Amir Bahadur Khan, the General Secretary of Awami National Party Punjab, conveyed full support to IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan and his panel across the entire Punjab region. During a meeting with Abdul Aleem Khan, Hazara Welfare Association Chairman Bashir Ahmad also pledged support for IPP. The backing extended further as Mubasher Lal, former president of PTI Ravi Town, announced his participation in IPP, with a commitment from all PTI members in NA-117 to actively run…
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, addressing an election rally in Multan, emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif can no longer deceive the public. Criticizing the residents of Raiwind for their perceived overconfidence, he asserted that winning the election requires effort, not just dreams. Bilawal expressed gratitude to the people of Multan for their warm welcome and claimed that their decision for the upcoming February 8 election has already been announced. Highlighting current challenges, he pointed to soaring inflation and unemployment levels. Concerned about the resurgence of terrorists eliminated by Pakistan’s army and police, Bilawal criticized the division…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is in the final stages of preparing for the upcoming general elections in Islamabad. In a significant move, the ECP has delegated magisterial powers to District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) for the smooth conduct of the elections. This transfer of authority has been formalized through an official notification issued by the Election Commission. In a related development, the Ministry of Interior released a notification yesterday regarding the deployment of the Army and Civil Armed Forces during the general elections. The Army and Civil Armed Forces will function as a Quick Response…
The Election Commission has issued a comprehensive code of conduct for the armed forces ahead of the upcoming elections on February 8. Under Article 245, the armed forces will assist the ECP, focusing on maintaining peace and security. The police will handle primary security responsibilities, while the armed forces and civil armed forces will manage secondary and tertiary levels. Deployment outside highly sensitive polling stations is specified. The armed forces will play a role in ballot paper printing security, delivery to DRO offices, and transporting electoral material to RO offices after vote counting. Emphasizing an unbiased stance, the armed forces…
The Lahore High Court has delivered a reserved verdict on the petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja challenging his classification as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections. The court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide the complaint in accordance with the law. During the proceedings, the court sought information on ballot paper printing progress, with approximately 80 percent already printed. The discussion delved into the ballot paper design, emphasizing that political party names are not historically or presently included. The ECP’s representative referenced Form 33, distinguishing between independent candidates and party-affiliated ones. The…
A lady doctor at PIMS hospital in Islamabad is accused of abducting a 22-year-old youth, Bilal, who came to the hospital with his cousin to obtain medicine. An FIR has been registered against the unknown doctor based on the complaint filed by Bilal’s father at the Karachi Company Police Station. The FIR alleges that the doctor engaged Bilal in a discussion for half an hour before allegedly abducting him with the assistance of an accomplice. The culprits reportedly loaded Bilal into a car and swiftly left the scene. Bilal, employed as a drill operator in an international company, is now…
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed concerns about the current election in Pakistan, deeming it as meaningless and likely to lead the country into chaos. Speaking after appearing before the anti-corruption office in Rawalpindi on charges related to Ghora Gali and Murree Road projects, Abbasi criticized the use of NAB and anti-corruption agencies for political manipulation. Abbasi, who is not contesting the election, emphasized the need for an uncontroversial election process and warned against potential harm if fake ballots or manipulations occurred. He highlighted his differences with the PML-N party policy and announced plans to form a new party…
Jemima Goldsmith, former prime minister Imran Khan’s ex-wife, has exposed a fraudulent X account created in her son’s name to endorse Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) election campaign. The fake account, operating under the identity of Jemima’s younger son Kassim Khan, prompted her to urge followers on X to report it, clarifying that her sons are not on X or any other social media platform under their real names. Jemima expressed disappointment over being linked to a purported “Operation Goldsmith” orchestrated by X users in Pakistan. This incident marks a recurrence, as Jemima has previously denounced fake accounts misusing her and Khan’s…
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has made a significant move in the Tosha Khana case by replacing his lawyers, Latif Khosa and Shehbaz Khosa. The Accountability Court, presided over by Judge Muhammad Basheer at Adiala Jail, heard references related to Tosha Khana and 190 million pounds against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister, was present during the proceedings. In a notable development, Imran Khan appointed Sikandar Zulqarnain and Salman Safdar as his new legal representation, seeking time to submit necessary documents until January 27. Consequently, the court adjourned the Tosha Khana case…
In a recent intelligence-driven operation, security forces successfully dismantled a prohibited network linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Karachi. On Thursday, 17 terrorists, including a prominent commander, were apprehended. The detained individuals were implicated in various criminal activities, such as target killings, ransom, and dacoity cases. The terrorists had devised plans to extort funds from traders, targeting political and religious leaders to instigate a law and order crisis in the country. Notably, these arrested terrorists, initially disguised as madrassa students, were brought into Pakistan by the banned TTP. Operating within the TTP network from 2007 to 2014, the individuals played…
