PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has disposed of the case filed by Awami National Party (ANP) president Aimal Wali Khan against the PTI founder. The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Shakil Ahmed and Justice Waqar Ahmed. The petition filed by the ANP president claimed that the nomination papers filed by the PTI founder to contest by-election on seven constituencies were distorted as they omitted details of Toshakhana gifts. After hearing the arguments of the lawyers, the court remarked that the assembly had been dissolved, and the PTI founder was no longer a member. The Peshawar…
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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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PESHAWAR: More than 16 candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have lodged appeals against the results of the February 8 general elections in the election tribunals. Interestingly, all complainants are independent candidates backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who lost these seats. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reported that independent candidates have contested the results of 3 national and 13 provincial constituencies in KP. Cases have been filed against the results of NA-28 Peshawar, won by JUI-F’s Noor Alam. PTI-backed candidate Sajid Nawaz challenged the results, claiming victory based on Form 45. PTI candidates also contested the victories of…
Former cricketer Ramiz Raja will join the commentary box in the Karachi-Rawalpindi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Raja said: “Thank you all for your PSL comeback wishes. I am humbled.” He said: “I had already signed up for BPL when I got the offer of PSL, so I will be joining the last leg of Karachi-Rawalpindi leg.”. The former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman said: “Let’s hope it’s a great tournament”. https://twitter.com/iramizraja/status/1757429171805126794
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to nominate Asif Ali Zardari for presidency. Sources revealed that during a meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC), it was disclosed that the PPP had struck a deal with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), aiming to secure key positions such as the senate chairman and provincial governors. Emotions ran high during the CEC meeting, with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari breaking into tears as he addressed the attacks on PPP workers and candidates. He lamented, “Our workers have faced brutal violence, and our party’s democratic mandate has been undermined.” Furthermore, concerns were…
TIMIKA: Indonesians cast their votes for a new president on Wednesday, with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto emerging as the frontrunner despite lingering concerns regarding his human rights record and alleged support from outgoing leader Joko Widodo. Projections suggest Subianto, a former military chief during the Suharto era, is poised to secure a majority, potentially avoiding a second-round run-off. At 72 years old, Subianto has positioned himself as the leading candidate, blending populist rhetoric with promises to uphold the policies of Widodo, who remains immensely popular but is mandated by the constitution to step down after nearly a decade in office.…
In Lahore, details of the meeting between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have emerged, shedding light on the discussions and agreements reached between the two parties. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed a list of demands presented by the MQM to Nawaz Sharif during the meeting. Among these demands is the request for the governorship of Sindh in the event of a PML-N government formation. Additionally, MQM has sought inclusion in federal development projects in Karachi, emphasizing their role in regional progress. Both parties have reportedly agreed to collaborate in future endeavors, including…
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehrek-eInsaf (PTI backed independent candidates from Karachi have challenged the provisional results of the Election Commission of Pakistan in the Sindh High Court (SHC). Those who knocked at the door of the SHC are including former PTI provincial president Haleem Adil Sheikh contested from NA-238 (Karachi-East), Arsalan Khalid from NA-248 (Karachi-Central), and Advocate Khalid Mehmood from NA-231 (Malir). As per details, each candidate filed separate petitions before the SHC, naming the ECP, provincial election commissioner, returning officers (ROs) concerned, inspector general of police, and others as respondents,. The cases have been filed against the victories of Muttahida Qaumi…
Lahore: Seven newly ‘elected’ independent candidates of the National and Provincial Assemblies have announced their decision to join the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N). The independent candidates who have joined PML-N include Raja Khurram Nawaz from NA-48, Barrister Aqeel Malik from NA-54, Pir Zahoor Hussain Qureshi from NA-146, Sardar Shamshir Mazari from NA-189, and Barrister Mian Khan Bugti from NA-253. Additionally, Khurram Wark from PP-48 and Muhammad Sohail from PP-240 have also aligned themselves with the PML-N. In a video message, Barrister Aqeel congratulated his supporters and attributed his success to Nawaz Sharif, stating, “My seat belongs to Nawaz…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed hoped that the next government will work for the sake of the country. Expressing his thoughts, Sarfaraz hailed the elections as a good omen for the country. “Now hopefully, whoever comes to rule will work for the sake of the country,” he added. He emphasised the need to lead the country towards prosperity. Shrugging off reports about leaving the country, Sarfaraz said, “The reports about leaving the country is baseless.”.
ISLAMABAD: Political candidates across Pakistan are challenging recent election results announced amid accusations of irregularities and fraud. Rehana Dar, an independent candidate, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging Khawaja Asif’s success from NA-71 constituency in Sialkot. Dar alleges that Asif, despite losing according to form-45, declared himself the winner through alleged collusion through form-47. In the petition, she called for a recount and sought to nullify the results based on form-47. Dr Yasmin Rashid also challenged Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130 constituency in Lahore, citing discrepancies between form-45 and form-47 results. In the petition, she sought…
