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Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman says those who sit inside the ‘rigged’ system will be 'ousted'

Feb 28, 2024, at 07:32 pm

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said the country could not be run by those who sit inside the ‘rigged’ system.

PPP, PML-N reach formal agreement to form next government in Pakistan

Feb 21, 2024, at 04:19 pm

Ending all speculations and debates, two major political parties in Pakistan have reached a formal agreement to form the next government in the country, following an election earlier this month which was mired in controversy.

Four Parties Alliance block Balochistan roads over alleged rigging in Pakistan polls

Feb 19, 2024, at 02:59 am

A four-party alliance on Sunday protested against alleged rigging in the recently held national polls by blocking roads in Balochistan, media reports said.

Senior Pakistani official quits position, claims February 8 national polls were 'manipulated'

Feb 18, 2024, at 02:08 am

A senior Pakistani bureaucrat has alleged that the results of the February 8 general elections were “manipulated” under his watch.

Workers, supporters of political parties demonstrate in Balochistan over alleged rigging charges in February 8 polls

Feb 18, 2024, at 12:26 am

Workers and supporters of various political parties are continuing their protest in Balochistan over alleged rigging charges in the February 8 general polls.

Pakistan's February 8 general polls challenged in apex court

Feb 18, 2024, at 12:22 am

The Pakistani Supreme Court has scheduled for hearing a petition which seeks a declaration of the February 8 general polls in the country as null and void.

PTI to demonstrate in Peshawar against alleged rigging in national polls

Feb 16, 2024, at 11:20 pm

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will stage a demonstration against alleged rigging in the general polls in Peshawar city of Pakistan on Saturday.

Imran Khan wants PTI to engage with all political parties except PML-N, PPP and MQM-P as Pakistan's continues to struggle forming next government

Feb 13, 2024, at 11:19 pm

Pakistani leader Barrister Ali Zafar has said PTI founder and former PM Imran Khan has insisted that his party was ready to engage with all political parties apart from the PML-N, PPP and MQM-P as the political outfits across the country continue to struggle to form the next government.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif says his PML-N won Pakistan's national polls, Imran Khan's PTI denies his claims

Feb 10, 2024, at 06:33 am

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif on Friday claimed his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) won the national polls though no clear picture emerged as results showed Imran Khan's  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates dominating in several seats and promising to give tough battle to other political outfits.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif ahead as counting of votes continues for highly-contested national polls in Pakistan

Feb 09, 2024, at 08:07 pm

In a tightly contested battle, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party is slightly ahead of its opponents as the counting of votes for the national polls, held on Tuesday, is currently underway.

Nine grenade attacks rock Balochistan, triggering concerns a day before Pakistan votes to elect new assembly

Feb 07, 2024, at 11:39 pm

At least nine grenade attacks targeted election offices of candidates and polling stations across various towns in Balochistan, triggering security concerns just a day before the country votes in the national polls.

Blasts in Balochistan leave 26 killed a day before national polls in Pakistan

Feb 07, 2024, at 11:35 pm

At least 26 people died after back-to-back blasts rocked Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah region on Wednesday, a day before Pakistan will vote in the national polls.

UN rights office voices concern ahead of elections in Pakistan

Feb 07, 2024, at 04:53 pm

UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk has urged authorities in Pakistan to ensure that parliamentary elections this week are free and fair, his office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.

Outlawed Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army booked for blast close to ECP in Pakistan's Karachi city

Feb 05, 2024, at 12:32 am

Pakistani police have registered a case against militants of the outlawed Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) for their alleged involvement in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast close to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in Saddar area of Karachi city.

US Embassy urges citizens to 'remain vigilant' as Pakistan gears up for February 8 polls

Feb 04, 2024, at 11:53 pm

The US Embassy in Pakistan has issued a travel advisory where it advised citizens to remain vigilant since the nation is gearing up for the national polls on February 8.

Fatwa issued against voting for non-Muslim candidates ahead of general polls in Pakistan, triggers concerns among minorities

Jan 22, 2024, at 10:33 pm

Several hateful contents have started to circulate on social media targeting the religious minority communities of the country ahead of the February 8 general polls in Pakistan.

Shangla's minorities want better representation in Pakistan polls

Jan 01, 2024, at 11:16 pm

Shangla's religious community members in Pakistan are looking forward to better representation in the upcoming national polls and a voice that will speak up for them and secure their fundamental rights.

Imran Khan to run for 33 seats in crucial Pakistan polls

Jan 30, 2023, at 02:22 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan will contest in all the 33 seats in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections set to take place on March 16.

2018 Pakistan polls: PPP provides ‘confidential’ report on ‘rigging’ to CEC

Mar 03, 2022, at 01:57 am

Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has handed over a report on the alleged rigging in the 2018 general elections to the chief election commissioner and urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ‘take punitive action’ against those involved in ‘glaring theft of the entire general elections’.

Imran Khan may take oath at D-Chowk in Islamabad: PTI

Jul 29, 2018, at 05:40 pm

Islamabad, July 29 (IBNS): Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan may take oath at D-Chowk in Islamabad city of the country,  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Naeemul Haque said.

Pakistan Polls: Non-Muslim Mahesh Kumar Malani wins National Assembly seat

Jul 28, 2018, at 08:55 pm

Islamabad, July 28 (IBNS): A Pakistani Hindu has become the first non-Muslim to win a National Assembly seat in the country.

Pakistan General Elections: Imran Khan's PTI leads, opposition cries foul

Jul 26, 2018, at 09:28 am

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): As counting of votes for Pakistan's general elections continued on Thursday, crickter-turned politician Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) maintained a strong lead over jailed former PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N.

Global terrorist Hafeez Saeed seen casting vote during Pakistan elections

Jul 25, 2018, at 02:15 pm

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Globally designated terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed was seen exercising his voting right on Wednesday in Pakistan.

Pakistan general elections: Voting begins

Jul 25, 2018, at 09:26 am

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Pakistan is voting to elect new national and provincial assemblies on Wednesday.

Pakistan goes to polls tomorrow, security tightened

Jul 24, 2018, at 04:29 pm

Islamabad, July 24 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Pakistan is all set to vote to elect a new National Assembly and provincial assemblies on Wednesday.

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif urges people to vote for PML-N in audio message

Jul 24, 2018, at 09:59 am

Islamabad, July 24 (IBNS): In his audio message from jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged people to vote for his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the upcoming polls on July 25.