Author: Sajjad Ali

PESHAWAR: Key political figures, including JI leader Siraj-Ul-Haq, PTI’s Gohar Khan, and ANP’s Aimal Wali Khan, have participated in Pakistan’s general elections, as reported by local media. According to the JI’s social media account, JI chief Siraj-Ul-Haq cast his vote in Dir during the nation’s critical elections on Thursday. Similarly, ANP’s Aimal Wali exercised his democratic right in Charsadda. https://twitter.com/ANPMarkaz/status/1755518684641050979 Meanwhile, local media sources stated that PTI leader Gohar Khan urged citizens to exercise their voting rights in the country’s elections. Describing the day as significant for the nation’s democratic history, he emphasized the importance of voter participation and reported…

BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar has urged citizens to exercise their democratic right by venturing out of their homes to cast their votes. Gohar himself participated in the voting process in the National Assembly constituency NA-10 Buner. In a charged atmosphere filled with anticipation, he emphasized the crucial importance of active participation in the electoral process. “This day marks a moment of long-awaited independence,” Gohar remarked to the media, urging the public to seize the opportunity to express their voices through the ballot. Addressing queries regarding the party leadership selection, Gohar clarified that the decision would be made…

SUKKUR: Polling at Polling Stations No. 3 and 04 of Sukkur Constituency NA-200 was disrupted as Presiding Officers left their duty posts. The polling process was suspended for four hours until the Presiding Officers were brought back by the police following intervention from the District Returning Officer (DRO). District Returning Officer Fayaz Mahesar confirmed that polling resumed after the return of the Presiding Officers. The authorities are investigating the reasons behind the officers’ departure. The DRO assured that despite the temporary disruption, polling is proceeding smoothly across the district.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Dr. Arif Alvi, arrived at a polling station on Thursday to exercise his voting right in the general elections. Taking to social media platform X, the President urged citizens to fulfill their Islamic, constitutional, and civic responsibility by casting their votes to elect representatives to the National and Provincial Assemblies. He emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping the country’s future. https://twitter.com/ArifAlvi/status/1755487065225990532 President Arif Alvi, accompanied by his family, shared their voting experience and encouraged others to follow suit, stating that Pakistan needs the opinions of its citizens now more than ever. A photo accompanying the…

Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s (BNP-M)  has extremely disappointed  with the slow pace of election process in Balochistan. “Extremely disappointed with the slow pace of the election process!” says Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s (BNP-M) Sardar Akhtar Mengal. https://twitter.com/sakhtarmengal/status/1755484286663213414 “One polling station in Kakhaher with 1,400 voters has only 40 votes casted so far, and another Peshi with 1,400 voters has only 60 votes. No contact with far-flung areas due to network issues,” he said. Meanwhile, several journalists have been barred from covering / entering polling stations of city, despite having permission cards of ECP. https://twitter.com/leokhanasim/status/1755493892558901601

ISLAMABAD: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto, alongside other key politicians, has called for the immediate restoration of internet and mobile services, condemning their suspension as casting doubt on the integrity of the entire election process. The Interior Ministry initiated the shutdown of internet and mobile phone services in several cities before polling commenced on Thursday, citing security concerns. Bilawal Bhutto stressed the urgency of restoring internet and mobile services, instructing his party to take legal action by approaching the high court and the ECP. https://twitter.com/BBhuttoZardari/status/1755466578970234924 Another PPP leader, Saeed Ghani, criticized the decision to halt internet services, stating it would undermine…

QUETTA: A landmine explosion occurred in the Makhamar area of Mavand in Kohlu city injured three people including brother of a independent candidate. Levies authorities promptly transported the injured to the hospital, where Mir Mustafa Murri, brother of Mir Liaquat Murri—an independent candidate for PB-09 Constituency—was among those injured. Balochistan has witnessed a surge in pre-election violence, with over 24 fatalities reported from various blasts. On Election Day, another blast occurred in Kohlu, adding to the series of violent incidents. In a separate incident, a blast near the election office of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Qila Saifullah district claimed at…

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has justified the suspension of internet services as a security measure during the general elections, citing concerns over potential terror incidents. Raja emphasized the need for maintaining a secure environment for the electoral process, particularly in light of recent terrorist activities in Balochistan. Regarding the nationwide suspension of mobile services during voting, Raja reiterated its necessity for ensuring the safety and integrity of the election process. However, he stressed the importance of comprehensive security assessments and cooperation between relevant agencies to effectively address security challenges. While acknowledging the role of the Ministry of Interior…

Today, Pakistanis are participating in their general elections, with even Google’s homepage doodle reflecting the electoral excitement. The doodle features a green ballot box and a ballot paper, symbolizing the ongoing democratic process in the country. Polling is underway nationwide until 5 PM. The Election Commission has arranged 700,000 ballot boxes across Pakistan, with over 276,000 polling booths set up for voters. Each polling booth is equipped with two ballot boxes, designated for the National Assembly and the Provincial Assembly respectively. As citizens exercise their right to vote, the nation eagerly anticipates the outcome of this significant electoral event.

RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail, has cast his vote via a postal ballot. Reports indicate that Imran Khan, along with other political figures, utilized the postal voting system from Adiala Jail. Among the political leaders who voted by mail were former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rashid, and former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry. However, Bushra Bibi was unable to participate in the voting process as she was convicted and arrested after the postal voting period had concluded. In Punjab’s prisons, a total…