Pakistan police crack down on PTI protests over alleged rigging in election Last month’s vote saw large-scale allegations of rigging which PTI says was done to stop it from coming to power. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2024
Asif Ali Zardari Re-Elected As Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari wins second term as Pakistan's president in a closely contested election, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. Top News · Mar 9, 2024
Pakistan lawmakers elect Asif Ali Zardari to second term as president Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time. France 24 · Mar 9, 2024
Pakistan Enters Fourth Week Of Nationwide X Disruption Pakistan entered on Saturday its fourth week of nationwide disruption to social media platform X, with activists waging a court battle to get it restored. International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024
JFC share spoils with Mumbai City to enter top-six KOLKATA: Mumbai City FC went atop the Indian Super League (ISL) table after they came from behind to hold hosts Jamshedpur FC to a 1-1 draw at JRD Tata Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2024
Party With Violent Past Reborn In Pakistan's Disillusioned Metropolis A shadowy political party that ruled Karachi for more than three decades, overseeing the city's descent into a swamp of organised crime, has risen from the ashes in Pakistan's tainted elections. International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024
Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament? In opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024
Army brat to ‘anti-establishment’ face: Who is Pakistan’s Omar Ayub Khan? His grandfather led Pakistan’s first military coup. Is PTI’s Omar Ayub Khan the democracy champion his country needs? Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024
Long wait for families of PTI leaders jailed over 2023 protests in Pakistan Serving and ex-parliamentarians languish in jail for alleged violence during deadly protests after Imran Khan’s arrest. Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024
Imran Khan's Party Declines Reserved Parliament Seats In Pakistan Pakistan's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, rejects reserved parliament seats, emphasizing meritocracy and transparency in a bold move. Top News · Mar 4, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister of Pakistan Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assembly The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's prime minister, as protests hit parliament Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time, as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan shouted in protest. WEKU · Mar 3, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif Voted In As Pakistan's Prime Minister For Second Time Shehbaz Sharif was voted in on Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan. International Business Times · Mar 3, 2024
International Business Times · Mar 3, 2024 Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan's Compromise Candidate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, set to be named Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, has stepped to the fore as a compromise candidate suited to turbulent times.
Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2024 Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of February 8 election.
Top News · Feb 29, 2024 Pakistan's National Assembly Swears In New Members Amid Chaos Pakistan's National Assembly swearing-in ceremony marred by protests over alleged election rigging. Shehbaz Sharif set to lead new government amidst ongoin...
France 24 · Feb 29, 2024 ‘Vote-thief!’: Imran Khan allies protest 'rigged election' as Pakistan swears in new parliament Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.
Al Jazeera · Feb 29, 2024 As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates While ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif of the PMLN bloc is frontrunner, independents backed by Imran Khan hope to clinch a surprise.
The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024 Morning Digest | India denies allegations of blocking deals at WTO; Congress Government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh, and more From India denies allegations of blocking deals at the WTO; Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 29, 2024
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.
The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024 Old beginning: On Pakistan politics Shehbaz Sharif’s challenge is to lead a difficult coalition through choppy political waters while taking tough decisions to rescue Pakistan’s economy
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2024 Ex-PM Nawaz’s daughter is Pakistan’s first female provincial chief minister Maryam, Nawaz Sharif’s eldest daughter and apparent political heir, becomes first female chief minister of Punjab.
Top News · Feb 23, 2024 Imran Khan Urges IMF Audit Amid Election Rigging Allegations Imran Khan pushes for election audit amid IMF loan disbursement in Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif seeks coalition government for economic revival.
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2024 Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent polls. That’s dangerous, economists say.