Pakistan stock market sinks as uncertainty surrounds election results
Karachi, Feb 9 - 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 reported.
Sharif brothers secure win, PML(N) claims majority in National Assembly
Islamabad, Fe 9 - Even as PTI-backed candidates have won many seats in the general elections, PML(N) on Friday claimed to have the majority in the National Assembly.
PTI decries delay in poll outcome; interior ministry cites lack of connectivity
Islamabad, Feb 9 - Even as delay in general polls outcome raised many eyebrows including that of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a US lawmaker, interior ministry claimed that it is happening due to lack of connectivity.
PTI claims lead on 150 plus seats; asks Nawaz to ‘accept defeat’
Islamabad, Feb 9 - 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 defeat".
Pakistan poll results start pouring in, PTI blames ‘mass rigging’ for delay in outcome
Islamabad, Feb 9 - The Election Commission of Pakistan is announcing poll results for the general elections since early Friday morning, amid PTI's allegation of mass rigging.
Bangladesh cuts import tariffs on selected consumer items
Dhaka, Feb 8 - Bangladesh on Thursday withdrew customs tariff and slashed regulatory duty on rice, sugar and dates, and lifted value-added tax (VAT) on edible oil with immediate effect.
ECP asks media regulator to warn news channels violating code of conduct
Islamabad, Feb 8 - The Election Commission of Pakistan has directed the electronic media authority to issue a warning to two news channels for violation of code of conduct, local media reported.
Political parties decry suspension of mobile services in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 8 - Political parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, have decried suspension of mobile services when the polling for the 12th general elections is underway on Thursday.
Mobile services suspended across Pakistan for election day
Islamabad, Feb 8 - Mobile services have been "temporarily" suspended across Pakistan on election day due to security threats, Interior Ministry said.
Pakistan polls: Voting underway, security officer killed
Islamabad, Feb 8 - A security officer was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Tank district in Pakistan on Thursday where polling is underway to elect the new government, local media reported.
Pakistan polls: Shehbaz Sharif among early voters
Islamabad, Feb 8 - Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) chief Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday cast his vote for the general elections in the country.
Pakistan closes border with Iran, Afghanistan for security on polling day
Islamabad, Feb 8 - Pakistan has closed its border with neighbouring Iran and Afghanistan for ensuring security during the national elections.
Pak polls: Imran Khan casts ballot from Adiala jail
Islamabad, Feb 8 - 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.
Voting begins for Pakistan general elections; mobile services temporarily suspended
Islamabad, Feb 8 - Polling for Pakistan general elections began on Thursday at 90,000 polling stations across the country amid tight security.
Iran not to leave negotiation table, insistent on ‘nuclear rights’: President Raisi
Tehran, Feb 8 - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed that his country would never leave the negotiation table and is insistent on its right to develop nuclear technology for "peaceful" purposes.
Guterres condemns election eve terror attacks in Pakistan
United Nations, Feb 8 - 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.
Pak to close borders with Iran, Afghanistan on polling day on Feb 8
Islamabad, Feb 7 - Pakistan has decided to close its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran for all purposes on February 8 to ensure security during the general elections in the country, a media report said.
Sri Lanka to enhance FTA with India to recover economy
Colombo, Feb 7 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday announced that steps have been taken to enhance free trade agreement (FTA) with India.
Turmoil in Pakistan if polls stand disputed, says report
Islamabad, Feb 7 - With Pakistan's 10th general elections set to take place on Thursday (February 8), a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) predicts the country is inching towards contested polls, the media reported on Wednesday.
Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Iran here on Tuesday.