By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A fresh resolution was submitted in the Senate on Friday, calling for a three-month delay in the general elections scheduled for February 8, citing security concerns and a surge in violence against candidates.
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Next chief justice resigns amid judicial crisis
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Justice Ijazul Ahsan resigned on Thursday, a day after another judge facing misconduct charges quit, leaving the country’s top court in turmoil and raising questions about its independence.
Sharif cleared for polls, Khan faces setback
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif won a legal victory on Wednesday as a tribunal cleared him to run in next month’s general elections, while his rival Imran Khan suffered a setback with two of his nominations rejected.
Justice Naqvi resigns amid misconduct charges
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court judge facing complaints of misconduct resigned on Wednesday, saying he could not continue to serve due to circumstances that were “a matter of public knowledge”.
Imran Khan owns up to The Economist essay he dictated from prison
Former PM Imran Khan, jailed on corruption and treason charges, said he verbally dictated a guest essay for The Economist that cast doubt on the upcoming elections and blamed the US for his ouster. The essay sparked controversy and criticism in Pakistan.
Five policemen killed, 27 wounded in Taliban attack on polio convoy
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A bomb exploded near a police truck in a remote area of northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing five policemen and wounding 27 others, including civilians, officials said.
Pakistan to question The Economist over article by convict Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Friday it would write to The Economist, a British magazine, to question its editorial decision to publish an article purportedly written by former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars since his conviction in a graft case last August.
Rights group slams election authorities for bias against Khan’s PTI
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD – A leading human rights group in Pakistan on Monday denounced the election authorities for creating an unfair environment for the general election next month, saying that one of the main opposition parties had been singled out for harassment and intimidation.
Military promises to aid election watchdog in February poll
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military leaders pledged on Thursday to support the country’s electoral commission and the government in ensuring a free and fair general election next month, amid heightened security concerns and a crackdown on illicit activities.
Pakistan bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestine
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar announced on Thursday a complete ban on New Year celebrations across the country in a show of support for the Palestinians suffering under Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.