By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: An explosion in a coal mine in Balochistan’s Harnai district has resulted in the death of twelve miners, with eight others being rescued, officials said on Wednesday.
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Peshawar High Court upholds ECP’s decision on reserved seats
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to reject the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) claim to reserved seats for women and minorities in the Parliament.
Imran Khan’s allies arrested amid nationwide protests against alleged vote rigging
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The police arrested dozens of opposition activists on Sunday, including two close aides of the jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, as his party staged nationwide protests against what it called a rigged election last month.
Ex-PM Khan calls for independent inquiry into May 9 clashes
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he fully endorsed the statement of the military’s top commanders and demanded strict action against those responsible for the violent clashes that erupted on May 9 of the previous year.
High court blocks swearing-in of 22 lawmakers in quota dispute
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A high court in Pakistan on Wednesday temporarily blocked the swearing-in of 22 lawmakers who were awarded reserved seats for women and minorities in the lower house of Parliament, following a legal challenge by a group of independent candidates allied with the party of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Sharif’s party emerges as largest in Pakistan parliament
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The party of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has become the largest in Pakistan’s parliament after securing 123 seats out of 342, following the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities among the three parties.
Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan PM
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, was sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister for a second term on Monday, after a tumultuous election last month that was marred by allegations of fraud and protests by the opposition.
Pakistan to elect new president on March 9
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Parliament will convene a joint session on March 9 to elect a new president, a contest that pits a former leader seeking a new term against a fiery nationalist who has challenged the military’s role in politics.
President Alvi summons National Assembly amid criticism and reservations
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday summoned a session of the newly elected parliament, ending weeks of uncertainty and criticism over his delay in convening the lawmakers.
After a yearlong hiatus, Punjab Assembly resumes amid discord and chaos
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: More than a year after the dissolution of the previous assembly, the newly elected members of the Punjab Assembly, the largest provincial legislature in Pakistan, took their oaths on Friday amid protests, delays, and scuffles.