Pakistan deadlock: Nawaz Sharif a step closer to PM post as Bhutto drops out | World News

Pakistan deadlock: Nawaz Sharif a step closer to PM post as Bhutto drops out | World News

Pakistan is a step closer to getting a new government after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday pledged support for rival Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday dropped out of the race for prime minister and said his party would support any candidate proposed by the Nawaz Sharif-led … Read more

What Happened In Pakistan’s Disputed Election And What’s Next

What Happened In Pakistan’s Disputed Election And What’s Next

Pakistan went to the polls last week Pakistan went to the polls last week in an election that many thought would be a formality. Former cricket star Imran Khan was in jail, his party banned from running under its own banner or even using its famous cricket bat symbol. Analysts said the powerful military gave … Read more

Both Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan Declare Victory, Poll Body Silent

Both Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan Declare Victory, Poll Body Silent

Elections were held in Pakistan on February 8 amid a mobile service blackout. Pakistan is likely headed towards a hung verdict with former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declaring victory. The country’s Election Commission hasn’t officially announced the results yet. Analysts had predicted there may be no clear winner. Sharif has said … Read more

The ‘generals’ elections’ that turned against Pakistan’s military

The ‘generals’ elections’ that turned against Pakistan’s military

Pakistan’s 2024 general elections were dubbed the “most rigged” in the country’s history, with the popular Imran Khan barred from running and the military seen as backing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. That was before results showed Khan-backed independent candidates leading the race. Sharif on Friday claimed victory, setting the stage for a turbulent period … Read more

Hung Verdict Likely In Pak As Nawaz Sharif Claims Win ‘Without Majority

Hung Verdict Likely In Pak As Nawaz Sharif Claims Win ‘Without Majority

Mr Sharif said his deputies will meet other political parties later in the day (File) Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday claimed victory in national elections, saying that his political party has emerged as the largest in the vote and will discuss forming a coalition government. Mr Sharif did not disclose … Read more

Ex-Paki PM Imran Khan Votes By Postal Ballot From Jail; Mobile Internet Services Suspended

Ex-Paki PM Imran Khan Votes By Postal Ballot From Jail; Mobile Internet Services Suspended

BREAKING NEWS LIVE: 127 million voters are all set to cast their votes in Pakistan on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The main fight is between the parties of Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif. Imran Khan, who is behind bars, still dominates Pakistan’s elections. Notably, there are four major faces of the general election, military chief … Read more

‘Mian sahab focus on…’: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari offers Nawaz Sharif ‘advice’ | World News

‘Mian sahab focus on…’: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari offers Nawaz Sharif ‘advice’ | World News

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a swipe at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif over his recent visit to Balochistan as he advised him to concentrate on addressing issues in Lahore. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari(AFP/File) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “Mian sahab has been suggested to visit other provinces. I would … Read more

The game continues – Editorials

The game continues – Editorials

EDITORIAL: Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return proves not just that fortune is clearly smiling on him once again, but that it is because the tide turns so quickly in Pakistani politics. How typical of this land that the outcast of yesterday, who was hounded, convicted, disqualified, and only allowed a special lifeline that he could term … Read more

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in corruption case suspended | World News

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in corruption case suspended | World News

Pakistan’s caretaker government in Punjab has suspended the sentence of the country’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference, Geo News reported on Tuesday. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif releases a dove as he arrives to address a welcoming rally in Lahore on October 21.(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to the … Read more