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Pakistan’s election watchdog, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), has disqualified three prominent lawmakers from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party following...
The future leadership of Pakistan hangs in the balance, with these candidates and their respective parties competing for the opportunity to lead the nation forward.
For a party or coalition to ascend to power, a minimum of 134 seats is required. The breakdown of national seats reflects the results of the national census conducted in 2023, with significant changes observed in the delimitation process, leading to alterations in constituency boundaries and a reduction in the total number of seats from 272 to 266.
With the nation poised on the brink of a pivotal moment in its political trajectory, the words of Marriyum Aurangzeb encapsulate the fervor and anticipation surrounding the outcome of Pakistan's 2024 general election.
Amidst the fervor of democracy, Nawaz Sharif's confidence serves as a rallying cry for his supporters, signaling the Pakistan Muslim League's unwavering commitment to shaping the nation's future independently.
Pakistan stands at a crossroads, poised for a new chapter in its political narrative. Stay tuned for further updates as the nation navigates through the aftermath of its 2024 general election.
An employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow Satendra Siwal was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS on charges of violating the Official Secrets Act and perhaps espionage for the ISI, jeopardising the Ministry of Defence and External Affairs.
During the operation, BLA claimed to have eliminated 78 enemy personnel, with 45 neutralized within the first three hours. Notable incidents included the attack on a military camp in Peer Ghaib, Bolan, resulting in the elimination of 10 Frontier Corps personnel, and an assault on a military convoy in Gokurt that led to the death of four Pakistani soldiers.
"Condoleezza Rice had been to Pakistan, and she was concerned that he (Bin Laden) was there," Gilani said. In response to a question concerning his thoughts on Rice's material, Gilani stated, "When she shared that, I said it was disinformation."
Notwithstanding security concerns in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the election commission of Pakistan has confirmed that the country's national election will take place on time.
Before the February 8 election, Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, faced a 10-year prison sentence for disclosing a confidential cable, which hurt his political future.
Terrorists in Pakistan's Balochistan province, reportedly belonging to the Majeed faction of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), launched a series of well-planned attacks on Mach town on January 29 to escape the heavily guarded central Mach Jail. Nine extremists were killed by security officers as they retaliated.
With elections on the horizon in Pakistan, the military's enduring influence remains a dominant force in shaping the country's political trajectory. The impending polls underscore the persistent grip the military holds over the political landscape.
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former leader, receives a 10-year prison sentence for leaking state secrets; Khan denounces the verdict as being politically motivated.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an overnight attack that killed at least six fighters and four security officials in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
Previously serving as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, Khan faced a no-confidence vote that led to his ousting after losing the support of the military establishment, which has historically wielded significant influence in Pakistani politics.
Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, emphasized the importance of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdollahian.