U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns The US, UK, and EU express concerns about Pakistan's electoral process, urging a probe into reported irregularities. The Hindu · Feb 10, 2024
PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end Results so far show wins for candidates aligned with former PM Imran Khan’s party, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024
As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise? As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It’s a closer contest than many had predicted. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024
Pakistan elections 2024: Is army 'script going' wrong? It was said to be the "mother of all selections". The 'establishment', read Pakistan army, had planned it all to select the new prime minister. Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been kept in jail for many months now. He has been sentenced thrice, with almost over 20 years in… The Times of India · Feb 9, 2024
Pakistan voting ends; results expected soon amid charges of manipulation Bomb blasts and the suspension of mobile services mar Pakistan’s election. Results could start coming in within hours. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts Pakistan’s struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
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 Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
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 · Feb 7, 2024
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 · Feb 7, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
Nawaz Sharif Set to Address Massive Rally in Gujranwala's Jinnah Stadium The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is set to address a political demonstration at Gujranwala's Jinnah Stadium today, party leader Marriyam Aurangzeb has said. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 3, 2024
Pakistan election 2024: Which are the major political parties? From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024
Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold? Pakistan’s political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it’s difficult. Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2024
Pakistan ex-PM’s party loses election symbol. Will it hurt its prospects? Besides making voting accessible to voters who are unable to read, electoral symbols form the basis of party campaigns. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2024 ‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.
Dynamite News · Jan 7, 2024 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi declared 'ineligible' to contest polls Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Shah Mahmood Qureshi was declared 'ineligible' to contest elections from his stronghold Multan as an appellate election tribunal on Saturday, rejected his appeal against the rejection of his nomination papers. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Pakistan election commission accused of changing voting map to favour ex-PM Alleged plan to favour Nawaz Sharif in coming general election comes amid allegations of pre-polling rigging
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Pakistan looks back to the future as Nawaz Sharif eyes fourth stint as PM Return of Pakistan’s longest-serving PM highlights continuing role of military as political kingmakers
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023 Election delay in Pakistan raises doubts of ‘free and fair’ vote Pakistan’s election body has announced that the general elections will now be held the last week of January.
Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023 Will Pakistan’s IMF agreement save its economy? It could heIp Pakistan stabilise the economy, but might not improve the government’s popularity.
Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2023 Pervez Musharraf: The Pakistani ex-president’s chequered legacy The former army chief, who seized power in a coup, died at the age of 79 in Dubai after a prolonged illness.
The Times of India · Oct 17, 2022 Imran Khan emerges as main beneficiary in Pakistan's byelection ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday emerged as the main beneficiary in the key byelections held in the 11 constituencies of Pakistan's national and provincial assemblies.
Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2022 Pakistan: Hamza Shahbaz elected Punjab CM after 10 PMLQ votes rejected Hamza Shahbaz, the PMLN candidate and the sitting chief minister of Punjab province, won the run-off polls by three votes on Friday, and retained the provincial chief executive slot by defeating the joint candidate of PTIand PMLQ. Read more on Dynamite News:
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Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022 Why is Pakistan’s opposition seeking PM Imran Khan’s removal? Parliament meets to vote on no-confidence motion moved by opposition, backed by dissident members of Khan’s party.