Success of Imran Khan backed Independent candidates marks a stinging rebuke to Pak military
Islamabad, Feb 12 - Independent candidates affiliated with former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehereek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has secured the most parliamentary seats in last week’s nationwide election as per the Pakistan Election Commission, media reports said.
Pak stocks sink by over 2,000 points amid uncertainty over govt formation
Karachi, Feb 12 - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a steep decline during the early morning trading as the benchmark KSE-100 fell by over 2,200 points on Monday amid uncertainty over the formation of a new government, a media report said.
Split mandate in Pak polls: PML(N) moots idea of ‘participatory coalition govt’
Islamabad, Feb 12 -Amid spilt mandate in the general polls, Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) (PML-N) has suggested for a participatory coalition government, local media reported.
Asif Zardari demands Pak PM’s slot for Bilawal Bhutto in coalition talks
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif told his party leaders that former president Asif Zardari has demanded prime minister's slot for his son and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and major ministerial portfolios, local media
Pakistan minister cites logisitcal issues for delay in poll results
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Balochistan province caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai has said results of Pakistan general elections have been delayed due to logistical issue.
Amid political uncertainty, Pak biz tycoons shift business to Dubai
Karachi, Feb 11 - During the past 20 months, Pakistani businessmen and rich individuals have not only been investing heavily in Dubai’s real estate but also establishing export-import trading houses there, media reported.
US lawmakers ask Biden administration not to recognise Pak poll results
Washington, Feb 11 - 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.
Fractured mandate in Pak poll: PML(N) invites MQM(P)
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Amid split mandate in the Pakistan general polls, hectic parleys are on among the political parties to stitch an alliance and form the government.
Afghanistan’s permanent seat in UN must be given to Islamic Emirate: Senior official
Kabul, Feb 11 - Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, said Afghanistan's permanent seat in the United Nations must be given to the Islamic Emirate, the media reported.
Imran to decide next PM of Pakistan: PTI Chairman
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Saturday that party founder Imran Khan will decide who will be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Pak Polls: In shock result, Imran’s allies win most seats
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Independent candidates affiliated to jailed Pakistani political leader Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won most of the National Assembly seats in Pakistan’s general elections, delivering a surprise victory in a vote marred by slow count and rigging allegations,
Pakistan awaits final poll results; PML(N), PPP hold talks for alliance to form govt
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Even as final results of the Pakistan general elections are awaited, PTI founder Imran Khan and PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have claimed win and delivered victory speeches.
Independents to be kingmaker in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 10 - With most of the independent candidates in the Pakistan general elections securing win, major political parties are set to invite them to come on board as they hold the key to the next government in the country.
Claiming two-thirds majority, Imran delivers AI generated ‘victory’ speech
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Claiming two-thirds majority in the Pakistan general elections, PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in Adiala jail, delivered an AI generated "victory" speech.
Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul, Feb 10 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.
China’s Xi calls for stronger ‘strategic coordination’ with Russia in Lunar New Year call with Putin
Washington, Feb 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping increased his country's friction with the US and its Western allies by heralding the Lunar Year, vowing greater cooperation and coordination with America's fierce rival in geopolitics -- Russia.
Pak thrown into crisis as poll results still undeclared amid claims of rigging
Islamabad, Feb 9 - Pakistan was thrown into a state of crisis on Friday with its election results still undeclared more than 24 hours after polling closed and the voting marred by widespread allegations of rigging, a media report said.
Pakistan thrown into crisis as poll results still undeclared amid claims of rigging
Pakistan was thrown into a state of crisis on Friday with its election results still undeclared more than 24 hours after polling closed
Nawaz Sharif loses against PTI-backed Independent candidate in Mansehra
Lahore, Feb 9 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed Independent candidate Gustasap Khan has clinched victory against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at NA-15 Mansehra, a media report said.
PTI rules out alliance with PPP, PML(N) to form govt
Islamabad, Feb 9 - The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday claimed that it will form government in the Centre, and ruled out forging an alliance with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).