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Pakistan Goes To The Polls After Bloody Election Eve

Millions of Pakistanis vote Thursday in an election marred by violence that has killed dozens, allegations of pre-poll rigging, and the jailing of the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.

International Business Times

‘Harassed constantly’: Imran Khan’s party fights state pressure in Pakistan election

PTI turns to virtual rallies and AI-generated speeches from jailed leader after alleged intimidation and curbs on campaigning

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan election 2024: Polls close as election faces cheating claims

Up to 128 million people were set to cast their ballots on Thursday in the election which suffered internet cut

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Followers Of Jailed Khan Vow Covert Vote During Pakistan Polls

Supporters of Imran Khan say they will take evasive measures to cast votes backing the jailed politician in Pakistan's Thursday election, after a major crackdown against his party.

International Business Times

As election campaign ends in Pakistan, many lament Imran Khan’s absence

Little excitement in Pakistan’s second-largest city as campaigning for vote, tainted by the ex-PM’s imprisonment, ends.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan Elections: Challenges Await New Government in Economic, Security, and Diplomatic Fronts

Pakistan's 12th general elections on Thursday include 44 political parties competing for seats in the National Assembly. The outcome will impact the countr...

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Nearly 2 dozen killed in bomb blasts ahead of Pakistan election

Learn about the escalating violence and political uncertainty in Pakistan ahead of the general election, including the imprisonment of former Prime Ministe...

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Pakistan’s election: Can the next government bring economic stability?

There will be no honeymoon period for winners of this week’s pivotal 2024 polls as economic challenges loom large.

Al Jazeera

‘Guerilla campaign’: How Imran Khan is fighting Pakistan election from jail

Amid a crackdown against it, the former PM’s party is resorting to tech-driven, unconventional campaigning strategies.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works

Pakistan will vote for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Pakistan’s elections and Imran Khan: the military wins, again

Editorial: The country’s economic, political and security crises are deepening. They won’t be solved by a backstage fix

The Guardian - UK

Last Day Of Campaigning In Pakistan's Lackluster Election

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail and his party barred from contesting as a bloc, the field is open for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to win the most seats and give a fourth term as premier to its founder, Nawaz Sharif.

International Business Times

Climate Change An Afterthought In Pakistan Election

As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan's port city of Karachi, election candidate Ahmad Shabbar tells voters a list of growing but often ignored climate threats.

International Business Times

Pakistan's Elections: Key Players and Power Dynamics Revealed

Get to know the key players in Pakistan's upcoming elections, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, powerful Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir, and former...

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Al Jazeera

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy

New gov’t will have to deal with soaring inflation, increasing poverty, low forex reserves and weakening infrastructure.

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Pakistan Elections: Disillusioned Voters Wonder if Change is Possible

Pakistan's parliamentary elections are approaching, but voter disillusionment is high. Many doubt if the vote can bring real change to the country's politi...

The Guardian - UK

Army looms large as Nawaz Sharif eases towards fourth term in Pakistan

Military has put its faith in former PM for fourth time, leading many to believe election outcome is already decided

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Pakistan polls and the certainty of another ‘selected’ PM: What Nawaz return could mean for Indo-Pak ties

Barring an unforeseen development, Pakistan's general elections on February 8 are widely expected to bring Nawaz Sharif back to office for a fourth time in a span of 35 years. Such political longevity is rare in Pakistan, especially as the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) could never complete…

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Jailed Khan Looms Large Over Flawed Pakistan Election

Pakistan goes to the polls this week in an election that rights observers have dubbed deeply flawed, with the country's most charismatic politician languishing in jail, barred from taking part.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers

As 128 million voters prepare for the February 8 election, Al Jazeera decodes the key numbers shaping Pakistan.

International Business Times

Khan's Party Navigates Pakistan Blackouts To Keep Campaign Alive

Former prime minister Imran Khan's party has redefined election campaigning in Pakistan with its social media rallies and use of AI technology in a bid to sidestep a nationwide crackdown that has followed it online.

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Pakistan: Inquiry initiated against Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan for "anti-state" speech

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges of "anti-state" speech. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and wife jailed for seven years after marriage ruled illegal

Former cricketer's mariage to Bushra Bibi ruled to break Pakistani law

The Guardian - UK

Imran Khan and his wife sentenced in ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case

Pakistani former PM says case was created to ‘humiliate’ him and Bushra Bibi, who were sentenced to seven years each

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation

Verdict follows another case in which Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.

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