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Pakistan’s major parties agree to form coalition govt
Islamabad: Pakistan’s two major political parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), agreed to form a coalition government in Centre, leaders of the two parties said. “Both the parties…
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White House says ‘closely watching’ Pak election results
Washington: The White House said it is concerned about the reports of intimidation and suppression of voters during the recently held general elections in Pakistan and is closely watching the situation there…
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Asif Ali Zardari likely to become Pakistan president
Islamabad: As PML-N, PPP, MQMP, PML-Q, IPP and BAP have announced to form a coalition government at the Centre, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is likely to become the President of the…
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Pakistan: Nawaz nominates brother Shehbaz for PM
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has nominated his brother, Shehbaz Sharif, for the position of Pakistan Prime Minister. He has nominated Maryam Nawaz for the post of Punjab Chief…
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Guterres calls for resolving Pakistan poll disputes through legal means
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for resolving the Pakistan election disputes through legal means. “The Secretary-General urges the authorities, political leaders to maintain a calm atmosphere and to reject…
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US lawmakers ask Biden administration not to recognise Pak poll results
Washington: Several US lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have urged the Biden administration not to recognise election results of Pakistan until alleged irregularities are investigated, media reported. “Claims of interference…
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Fractured mandate in Pak poll: PML(N) invites MQM(P)
Islamabad: Amid split mandate in the Pakistan general polls, hectic parleys are on among the political parties to stitch an alliance and form the government. PML(N) has invited MQM(P) delegation to discuss…
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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 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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Pakistan prepares for election day as campaigning takes mandatory pause
Islamabad: Pakistan’s electioneering would end Tuesday night for a mandatory cool-down period ahead of the February 8 polls to let the voters think deeply before exercising their franchise for their favourite candidates…
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US cautions citizens against visiting Pakistan during polls
Islamabad: The US on Saturday cautioned the American citizens intending to visit Pakistan, asking them to exercise vigilance during the upcoming general elections scheduled on February 8, the State Department said in…
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Pakistan poll panel disqualifies Imran Khan for five years
Islamabad: In a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified PTI chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan for five years following his conviction…
