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

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

Can Imran Khan, ‘Prisoner No 804’, win Pakistan elections from jail?

Can Imran Khan, ‘Prisoner No 804’, win Pakistan elections from jail?

Pakistan is set to go to polls on February 8. Going by reports, former PM Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N is likely to win a majority or will emerge as the single largest party in the national polls. PML-N’s win is predicted largely due to the backing of the “establishment”, a euphemism for the Pakistan army. It’s … Read more

Nawaz Sharif, Rival Imran Khan’s Parties’ Rare Bonhomie Over Polls Delay

Nawaz Sharif, Rival Imran Khan’s Parties’ Rare Bonhomie Over Polls Delay

Pak’s poll body earlier assured the next polls will be held according to Constitution (Representational) Islamabad: Amid the talks over Pakistan’s general elections, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ata Tarar hinted that if elections are delayed, they will protest with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reported ARY News. In case of delayed general elections, the people … Read more