Pakistan
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Pakistan Army chief backs Nawaz Sharif’s call to form coalition govt
Islamabad/Lahore: Pakistan’s powerful army chief Gen Asim Munir on Saturday urged the country’s polarised political leadership to form a “unified government of all democratic forces”, as he backed ex-premier Nawaz Sharif’s plea…
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Large number of candidates challenge Pakistan election results
Lahore: Hectic legal activity is expected over the next few days in Pakistan as several results of the general elections held on February 8, showing PML-N candidates as winners, are being challenged…
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Nawaz Sharif, daughter’s poll victory challenged on technical grounds
Lahore: The victory of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz in Lahore’s National Assembly seats was challenged in the Lahore High Court on Saturday, February 10, alleging that the top…
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Imran Khan to decide next PM of Pakistan: PTI Chairman
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Saturday, February 10, that party founder Imran Khan will decide who will be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan. The party claims to…
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Pak army calls for ‘unified’ govt as Imran backed independents gain majority
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday called for a “unified” government and urged the political leadership to “rise above self-interests” and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people.…
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Pakistan: Wheeling, dealing kicks off to muster sufficient seats to form coalition govt
Islamabad/Lahore: The wheelings and dealings for the formation of a coalition government in Pakistan have kicked off with major stakeholders engaging in crucial talks after the general elections appear to have produced a…
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Watch: Imran Khan’s ‘victory speech’ as Pakistan poll results near finish line
Islamabad: Amid the Election Commission of Pakistan drawing flak over the delay in declaration of the results of the general elections, former PM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Saturday…
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Pakistan stock market sinks as uncertainty surrounds election results
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the day on a negative note as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged over 2,000 points on Friday as uncertainty surrounded election 2024 results, local media…
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PTI claims lead on 150 plus seats; asks Nawaz to ‘accept defeat’
Islamabad: As the counting of votes for the national elections is underway, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday claimed to have leads on over 150 seats, and asked PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif to “accept…
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Imran Khan’s party-backed independent candidates spring surprise in Pakistan polls
Islamabad: Jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party-backed independent candidates seemed to have sprung a surprise as the results of the general elections in Pakistan started trickling in on Friday following unusual delays,…
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Pakistan election commission begins announcing general election results
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has begun announcing the results of the general elections 2024, after parties expressed concern over the delay in declaring them following the poll process marred by…
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Pakistan shuts Iran, Afghanistan borders for polling day
Islamabad: Pakistan has closed its border with neighbouring Iran and Afghanistan for ensuring security during the national elections. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that to ensure full security during the…
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Pakistan polls: Imran Khan casts ballot from Adiala jail
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan on Thursday cast his vote for the general elections by a postal ballot from Adiala Jail, local media reported. Other incarcerated leaders who could vote included…
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Guterres condemns election eve terror attacks in Pakistan
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns “in strongest terms” the bomb blasts in Pakistan targetting two political offices on the eve of the election, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. “The Secretary-General…
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Violence mars Pakistan polls, 5 cops killed in militant attacks
Islamabad: At least five policemen were killed and six others injured in militant attacks in Pakistan, where polling for general elections is underway on Thursday. At least four police officials were killed…
