Pakistan’s political parties amp up electioneering as Feb 8 polls inch closer
While the PML-N and the PPP held large gatherings in the country, the PTI’s rallies were thwarted by police.
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Islamabad set to be ‘uphill battle’ for major political parties
The uncertainty prevails due to their (the parties') internal rifts, ‘promoting the hereditary politics’, fielding of apolitical figures and trusting already tested/defeated…
Pakistan govt approves army deployment for ‘peaceful conduct’ of Feb 8 polls
With less than three weeks remaining for the upcoming polls, Pakistan has recently seen an uptick in terrorism. Earlier this month, an independent candidate was killed in a gun…
EU presses Israel on two-state solution after Gaza crisis
EU officials insist now is the time to talk about finally resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, during a meeting in Brussels.
Trust issues: Why are Pakistan and Iran up in arms?
Responding to the Iranian attacks, Pakistan’s security forces on the night between January 17 and 18 “undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted…
State Bank of Pakistan confirms receiving $700 million tranche from IMF
“Pakistan will have to continue with a tight fiscal policy to ensure economic stability and will have to enter a new EFF IMF program as soon as this SBA ends to ensure roll over…
Pakistan strongly condemns violation of airspace by Iran killing 2 children: Foreign Office
The incident, according to a Foreign Office statement released after midnight, resulted in the “deaths of two innocent children while injuring of three girls”. The statement…
Online rallies, AI script: New threats loom ahead of Pakistan’s 2024 polls
From AI-created songs to promotional images, the rise of free AI voice-cloning and image-editing tools has turned electioneering into a steady stream of campaign materials created…
Pakistan election commission directs officials to refrain from changing electoral symbols amid printing of ballot papers
A concern was raised by the party’s Punjab leader Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed who alleged that the ECP had made the forthcoming polls controversial by denying the party’s electoral…
PTI’s Gohar Khan fears horse-trading following Supreme Court verdict on ‘bat’
Barrister Gohar's statement comes after a three-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan, upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to declare…