The newly-appointed Commissioner of Rawalpindi, Saif Anwar Jhappa, vehemently refuted all accusations of election rigging leveled by his predecessor, Liaquat Ali Chattha. Following Chattha’s unexpected admission of involvement in rigging the February 8 elections and subsequent resignation, Jhappa convened a press conference at the DC office in Rawalpindi on Saturday to address the situation. Chattha’s confession included claims that 13 candidates from Rawalpindi were unlawfully declared winners, alleging manipulation of results involving the chief election commissioner and chief justice of Pakistan. He insisted that independent candidates who were leading by a margin of over 70,000 votes were unfairly made to…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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LAHORE: Islamabad United won the first match of the PSL ninth edition against Lahore Qalandars by 8 wickets at Qaddafi Stadium here on Saturday. Earlier, Islamabad United won the toss the decided to bowl first. Lahore Qalandars put a total of 195/5 in 20 overs with Dussen scoring71 not out of 41 balls. Sahibzada Farhan scored 57 of 36 balls. Islamabad United achieved the target in 18.2 overs losing only two wickets. Captain Shadab Khan scored unbeaten 74 of 41 balls while Salman Ali Agha hit an innings of 64 runs not out of 31 balls.
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Leader Salman Akram Raja Arrested During Election Rigging Protest in Lahore Salman Akram Raja, a prominent member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was apprehended in Lahore while spearheading a demonstration against alleged election irregularities in the recent general elections. Speaking to the media minutes before his arrest, he said that the confession of the Rawalpindi Commissioner has proved them right about the rigging. https://twitter.com/InsafPK/status/1758797934479675802 “I stand with the people, and will continue to raise the voice of truth,” said Salman Akram Raja at the time of his arrest. The PTI is holding nationwide protests against widespread rigging…
RAWALPINDI: In a startling revelation, Commissioner Liaqat Ali of Rawalpindi Division has announced his resignation amidst allegations of election rigging during the general elections. Speaking at a press conference held at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Commissioner Ali admitted to manipulating election results to secure victories for 13 candidates who were trailing by a margin of 50,000 votes on the night of February 8. Expressing remorse for his actions, Commissioner Liaqat Ali acknowledged the injustice inflicted upon Rawalpindi Division, stating, “I accept responsibility for the election rigging in Rawalpindi division, and I surrender myself to the police for my involvement.” https://twitter.com/SyedWiqasAhmad1/status/1758781877937140218 Ali…
PESHAWAR: After the absolute electoral triumph, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is engaged in strategic deliberations for government formation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), setting the stage for an anticipated shift in provincial leadership. Amidst the unveiling of nominees for chief minister and speaker positions, the PTI has now turned its attention towards the meticulous selection of ministers for the forthcoming provincial cabinet, signaling a pivotal phase in KP’s political landscape. In a move reflecting both continuity and innovation, the PTI is poised to introduce a blend of fresh talent and seasoned veterans into its anticipated cabinet lineup. Notably, individuals such as…
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s red zone has been extended to now include Faisal Avenue, as announced by the Islamabad police on Friday. This expansion, from Ataturk Avenue to Faisal Avenue, comes at the request of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad and is aimed at upholding Section 144 to deter potential breaches. The decision to widen the red zone is viewed by many as a proactive step to forestall planned protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Earlier in view of today’s protest by the PTI against rigging in the general elections, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the city’s administration have…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is gearing up for nationwide protests today, denouncing what it claims as widespread rigging during the February 8 general elections. According to PTI, the party led by Imran Khan is protesting what it describes as “unprecedented, massive, brazen rigging” that significantly reduced its victory from 180 National Assembly seats and a two-thirds majority in Parliament to half the count. Protests are scheduled to commence at 2 PM in various locations across the country. However, PTI’s plans to stage demonstrations in front of the Islamabad Press Club hit a roadblock as the Islamabad administration denied them permission.…
LAHORE: Khawaja Saad Rafique, a senior leader of the PML-N, suggested on Saturday that PTI-backed independents and the PPP should collaborate to form a government at the center, as the fragmented mandate continues to fuel political uncertainty in Pakistan. In a post shared on the popular social media platform X (formerly known as X), Saad Rafique emphasized that no single party holds an absolute majority in the current National Assembly. He argued that the responsibility of forming the federal government lies jointly with all parliamentary parties, not solely with the PML-N. Saad Rafique urged independent members supported by PTI to…
In a press conference held in Islamabad, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its decision to take on the role of opposition both at the federal level and in Punjab. PTI leader Barrister Saif, alongside the leader of the Qaumi Watan Party, disclosed this decision, stating it was made under the guidance of the party’s founding chairman. Barrister Saif underscored that had the election results remained unaltered, PTI would have had enough seats to form a government with a comfortable majority of 180 seats at the center. However, discrepancies found in Form-47 resulted in the manipulation of results, adversely affecting…
ISLAMABAD: The Faculty of Eastern Medicine, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus has organized two-day International Conference on Health Sciences and bringing together the renowned researchers of medical and health sciences from all over the globe to present their latest research findings with the title of innovations and Resilience in Healthcare system Sustainablility- Insights from Eastern Medicine, Nutrition and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The conference, held under the auspices of Hamdard University’s commitment to promote the Eastern Medicine and innovations was attended by esteemed scholars from across the country. Dr. Ubaid Ullah, Director Pharmacy Services, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) lauded the university…
