With more than half of the constituencies reporting, the opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had a significant lead, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency. Analysts said that mounting socio-economic grievances, particularly among young people, were the downfall of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed […]
Speaking to newsmen, Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed the need for free and fair elections and said that the establishment must remain neutral in elections. “New elections are the only solution to save Pakistan,” he added. The JUI-F chief also criticized the current government, stating that it lacks legitimacy as it was formed through a ‘fake’ […]
For the seat of Bar president Rauf Atta of Asma Jahangir group (Independents) and Munir Ahmed Khan Kakar of Hamid Khan’s group (Professionals), are contesting, while Salman Mansoor and Malik Zahid Aslam are contesting for the office of the secretary SCBA. In the annual election of the SC Bar, for the seat of Vice President […]
The by-elections on 23 vacant seats of NA and provincial assemblies will be held on April 21. According to the ECP, the facility of the postal ballot is available for government officials, armed forces, their families, and prisoners in jail and lockups. The electoral body made it clear that an individual will not be allowed […]
Veteran left-wing political maverick George Galloway was elected as the new lawmaker for the English town of Rochdale on Friday, vowing to be a thorn in the side of the opposition Labour Party over Gaza before a national election it is tipped to win. After running a pro-Palestinian campaign, Galloway won over many of Rochdale’s […]
The petitioner was fined Rs. 500,000 by the Supreme Court (SC) for failing to appear in court, and the case for re-election and the annulment of the votes on February 8 was dismissed. A three-member Supreme Court bench, comprising Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi […]
The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, Brig (retd) Haris Nawaz, Omar Soomro, Ahmad Shah, Corps Commander Lt. Gen Babar Iftikhar, Chief Secretary Dr Fakhre Alam, DG Rangers Major Gen Azhar Waqas, IG Riffat Mukhtar, Advocate General Hassan Akbar, Chairman P&D Shakil Mangnejo, Home Secretary Iqbal Memon, PG Fayaz Shah, The committee was informed that […]
According to the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), which monitors polls in the country, out of a total of 6,037 candidates competing for general seats nationwide, only 275 are women, reflecting a mere 4.6 percent participation rate in the elections. This falls below the legal requirement of a minimum five percent representation mandated by […]
Reviewing past elections reveals that the mandate in Karachi has shifted among different parties. An interesting trend in Pakistan’s electoral history is the emergence of new political parties before each election, which often dominate the electoral landscape. In the 2002 general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Q entered the electoral arena for the first time and […]
Soldiers from the Pakistan Army have commenced their deployment in major cities across the country in anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8. This strategic positioning is aimed at ensuring the peaceful and secure conduct of the electoral process. As per the Punjab Home Department, troops have already been stationed in key […]
