Prabowo leads initial campaign finance data with $2 million
The data refer to the total value of money, goods and services amassed at the beginning of the campaign season, which is reported by each candidate pair to the election organizer…
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President Alvi approves Ahad Cheema’s removal as PM’s adviser
The petition filed by Advocate Syed Azizud Din Kaka Khel in October had said the transparency of elections was not possible due to these individuals being part of the caretaker…
South Korea’s incoming ruling party chief faces uphill battle
The ruling party interim nominee, former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon seeks to lead party reform while tackling opposition proposals for a special investigation into first lady…
IHC dismisses Imran’s plea seeking suspension of trial court verdict in Toshakhana case
The judgement said that Section 561 (inherent powers of the court to save the ends of justice) of the CrPC could be invoked to “correct error or prevent the abuse of process of…
Unreported funds? The dark side of factions in Japan’s ruling party
The unreported amounts may add up to ¥500 million for the Abe faction and ¥100 million for the Nikkai faction.
South Korea’s justice minister becomes interim leader of ruling party
President Yoon Suk Yeol officially accepted Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon's offer to resign from his current post, hours after he had expressed his intention to step down earlier…
Bangladesh election commission can but doesn’t verify claims properly
This raises questions over the commission's sincerity in holding the candidates accountable and ensuring transparency, say campaigners for good governance.
Second presidential debate to put spotlight on Gibran
Gibran has been notably avoiding public debates since announcing his vice presidential bid alongside frontrunner Prabowo Subianto, casting doubt on his readiness to take the…
Even party men won’t be spared if found involved in conflict: PM Hasina
Hasina, president of ruling Awami League, sounded the strong warning while addressing the rallies in five districts – Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, Natore, Pabna and Khagracchari –…
Cho Tae-yong: Who is President Yoon’s new pick for spy chief?
A seasoned diplomat, Cho Tae-yong built a career in the country’s relations with the US and efforts to denuclearise North Korea, having served as Seoul’s top nuclear envoy in…