According to sources, the JUI-F chief presented the opposition’s demands before PM Shehbaz pressing for fresh elections, a stance he has maintained consistently. Maulana Fazl reiterated his reservations about the current setup, saying that he does not recognize them. He suggested that holding fresh elections would help erase the stigma of rigging. Sources revealed that […]
He was talking about a sitting of major opposition parties at the residence of former speaker Asad Qaiser. “A sitting held at Asad Qaiser’s residence in which political situation was discussed,” Hafiz Hamdullah said. “All political leadership including Maulana Fazlur Rehman attended the meeting,” the JUI-F leader said. “The leaders agreed that there was neither […]
The first major huddle of the opposition leaders following the failed talks with the PML-N-led ruling coalition unanimously declared the current government as non-representative and imposed on the people against their will. The key figures of the opposition parties agreed that holding transparent elections under a neutral election commission was the only way to address […]
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 […]
