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PESHAWAR: A delegation from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by Barraister Gohar is set to meet with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman to discuss a potential alliance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the refusal of the Awami National Party (ANP) to engage in talks with Imran Khan’s party. The meeting is expected to take place tonight. Barrister Gohar will lead the five-member delegation, which includes Asad Qaiser, Barrister Saif, and others. ANP leader Mian Iftikhar Hussain stated, “PTI’s Asad Qaiser reached out to us. However, ANP perceives its support for PTI as a defeat, especially considering the alleged rigging…
PESHAWAR: More than 16 candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have lodged appeals against the results of the February 8 general elections in the election tribunals. Interestingly, all complainants are independent candidates backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who lost these seats. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reported that independent candidates have contested the results of 3 national and 13 provincial constituencies in KP. Cases have been filed against the results of NA-28 Peshawar, won by JUI-F’s Noor Alam. PTI-backed candidate Sajid Nawaz challenged the results, claiming victory based on Form 45. PTI candidates also contested the victories of…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, political parties formerly part of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) announced their reunion to establish a coalition government in Pakistan’s center following the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) finally announced the complete results of the 2024 general elections. During a joint press conference in Islamabad, PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, alongside leaders from MQM-P, PML-Q, PML-N, IPP, and BAP, unveiled this decision. Zardari underscored the urgency for political leaders to join forces and confront the nation’s challenges collectively, stressing, “We will navigate Pakistan out of its difficulties.” Highlighting the significance of reconciliation and inclusivity in the…
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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently detained in Adiala Jail, has exercised his voting right through a postal ballot. According to reports, Imran Khan, alongside other prominent political figures, opted for postal voting from Adiala Jail. Joining Imran Khan in postal voting were former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rashid, and former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry. However, Bushra Bibi was unable to partake in the voting process as she was convicted and arrested after the conclusion of the postal voting period. In Punjab’s correctional facilities, a total of…
QUETTA: In the aftermath of a devastating blast at a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) election office in Southwestern Balochistan, Hafiz Hamdullah, a prominent party leader, narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the Chaman area of the province. According to police reports, unidentified assailants opened fire on Hafiz Hamdullah’s vehicle near Maizai Adda in Chaman. Fortunately, Hamdullah emerged unharmed as his security team swiftly retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee. According to police reports, unidentified assailants opened fire on Hafiz Hamdullah’s vehicle near Maizai Adda in Chaman. Fortunately, Hamdullah remained unharmed as his security team retaliated, causing the assailants to flee.…
QUETTA: Bomb blast outside Jamiat Ulema Islam-F (JUI-F) candidate Maulana Wasiah’s office in Qila Saifullah left at least five workers dead, while injured 10 others. It was the second blast on election office in the province. Initial reports confirm the casualties, with the injured being transported to the District Headquarter Hospital for medical treatment. Fortunately, PP-3 candidate Maulana Wasiah was not present in the office at the time of the blast. In response to the incident, emergency measures have been implemented across hospitals in Quetta, with additional staff summoned to assist. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has swiftly reacted…
PISHIN: At least 12 people were killed and 25 others wounded in a suspected suicide bombing at an election office in the PB-47 constituency of Khanozai on Wednesday. Levies sources confirmed the devastating attack, which targeted the election office of former provincial minister Asfandyar Khan Kakar, a candidate for the constituency. Initial reports indicated that eight individuals lost their lives in the blast, with 10 others sustaining varying degrees of injuries. However, the death toll was later revised to 12, with at least 25 injured, according to Levies officials. Rescue teams are diligently working to transport the bodies and injured…
WANA: An explosion rocked South Waziristan on Wednesday, near the car of former Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Naseerullah Wazir, injuring five people. According to media reports, the blast occurred in close proximity to Wazir’s parked vehicle, though the exact nature of the explosion and its intended target remain uncertain. The injured parties are currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital, with the severity of their injuries yet to be determined. Law enforcement authorities swiftly responded to the scene and have initiated an investigation into the incident. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Naseerullah…
A significant gathering of premium tobacco producers and workers from Colombia, Panama, Honduras, and Nicaragua staged a protest on February 5th outside the Panama Convention Centre, where the tenth Conference of the Parties (COP) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway. The FCTC aims to safeguard present and future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke by reducing both demand and supply. Article 17 of the Convention mandates parties to promote economically viable alternatives to tobacco, emphasizing cooperation with international and regional organizations. During the protest,…