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Pakistan Army Chief urges political maturity and unity after inconclusive vote
With some outstanding results – mostly from Balochistan, where smaller local parties won – the slow counting process revealed that independent candidates had won at least 100 seats, 89 of which were loyal to Khan.PML-N got 73 seats and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got 54 seats. Smaller parties shared 27 seats between them – including…
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Imran Khan has got bail in 12 cases
Imran and Qureshi were convicted on charges on 6 February. According to The Express Tribune, both were brought to the court and the former prime minister informed the judge that he was unjustly arrested from the grounds of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on May 9. Imran was booked in several cases related to the…
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Pakistan election results: Imran Khan’s strong performance has intensified the discussion of alliance.
Britain said it noted “serious concerns” over the voting process, while the United States said “claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated”. Acting Interior Minister Gohar Ijaz defended the “difficult decision” to suspend mobile phone services on security grounds. “We were fully aware that the suspension of mobile services would impact the transmission…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s allies are leading in the last phase of counting
On election day itself, there were allegations of voting rigging, with authorities shutting down Pakistan’s mobile phone network for hours. “There has been a concerted effort to hijack the election,” PTI information secretary Rauf Hasan told AFP late on Friday. “They did not succeed because people have a deep commitment to Khan.” Acting Interior Minister…
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Imran Khan’s allies and PML-N in close contest in Pakistan elections: Election results delayed amid rigging allegations
Halima Shafiq, a 22-year-old psychology student who became a first-time voter, said she believes in the importance of voting. “I believe in democracy. I want a government that can make Pakistan safe for girls,” she told AFP in Islamabad. Syed Tassawar, a 39-year-old construction worker, said: “My only fear is whether my vote will be…
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Aides of jailed former PM Khan perform better in Pakistan elections: Delay and controversy
He said more bluntly on X, “Fears of vote tampering and rigging are rife, and with good reason.” Earlier, millions of Pakistanis braved the harsh winter and the threat of terrorist attacks to vote. “My only fear is whether my vote will be counted for the same party for which I cast it,” said Syed…
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Seven security personnel killed during voting in Pakistan
The atmosphere of Thursday’s elections is similar to the 2018 elections, but the tables have turned. Then, it was Sharif who was disqualified from contesting elections due to his conviction for corruption, while Khan came to power with the support of the army as well as de facto support. While casting his vote at a…
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Pakistan closes borders and suspends mobile services to secure voting day
Pakistan closes borders and suspends mobile services to secure voting day
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Pakistan general elections 2024: Polarization, terrorist attacks and economic crisis
Smaller political parties could play a key role in government formation, which would require 169 seats in the 336-member National Assembly. Voters directly elect 266 members while there are 70 reserved seats – 60 for women and 10 for non-Muslims – allocated according to the number of seats won by each party. Independents, many of…
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10 killed in terrorist attack on Pakistan police station: Pre-poll violence increases
Dozens of militants launched an hours-long gun attack on a police station in northern Pakistan early Monday, killing at least 10 officers, a senior commander said. The attack comes just days before general election voting in Pakistan, where there have already been dozens of attacks on candidates and party supporters. “More than 30 militants attacked…
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Young Tigers fail to make it to U19 WC semi-finals after 5-run defeat to Pakistan
Needing a little more than four runs per over, Bangladesh got a chance. But it was badly affected by Ubaid Shah, who put Pakistan on the front foot by dismissing both the openers – Ashikur Rahman Shibli (4) and Zishan Alam (19). Ali Raza, who took 3-44, supported him in dismantling Bangladesh’s middle order before…
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Under-19 World Cup: Bangladesh needs 156 runs in 38.1 overs to reach semi-finals
To reach the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup, Bangladesh will have to achieve the target of 155 runs given by Pakistan within 38.1 overs. In the important match of Super Six in Benoni, South Africa, Bangladesh won the toss and sent Pakistan Under-19 to bat. Medium pacer Rohnat Dowla Borson and offbreak bowler Sheikh…
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Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 14 years in corruption case: Impact on upcoming elections in Pakistan
A spokesman for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party told the media, “Another sad day in the history of our judicial system, which is being dismantled.” It was not immediately clear whether Khan’s sentences would run consecutively or concurrently following the hearing held inside the prison where he has been detained for much of his life…
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday in a controversial case related to leaked documents, state media and a spokesman for his party said. “Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) vice-chairman Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each in the Sifar…
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Former Pakistani PM Khan’s party missing from election campaign
Khan pursued his political career from Mianwali, a largely rural district in the central province of Punjab, and was elected MP three times. PTI’s national victory in 2018, driven by a promise to end corruption and the family dynasties that have ruled the country for generations, propelled him to become prime minister. In Mianwali, where…