By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A senator on Saturday challenged a resolution that sought to delay the Feb. 8 elections, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy.
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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.
Senator Dilawar Khan pictured with Sadiq Sanjrani as Acting President at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on May 21, 2018. Photo courtesy Radio Pakistan (radio.gov.pk).
Who is afraid of General Election 2024?
After the Senate adopted a bombshell resolution Friday pushing for postponement of the election scheduled for February 8, all major political forces of the country are scrambling to disavow the demand. Whose wishes does the resolution, tabled at a time when only 14 members were present, reflect? By Nusrat Shaheen.
PTI loses bat symbol as court upholds ECP order
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday overturned a previous ruling that had allowed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to keep its distinctive bat symbol for the national election next month, a setback for the party led by former prime minister Imran Khan.
PML-N parliamentary board meeting in progress. Photo courtesy of pmln.org
Sharif’s party unveils Balochistan line-up – and a high-risk strategy
The PML-N has made clear it is going all guns blazing in smaller provinces, a move that may rub former President Zardari’s PPP the wrong way, potentially vitiating the electoral battle ahead. By Nusrat Shaheen.
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.
Civil society group pushes for transparency in scrutiny of nominations
An influential civil society network dedicated to strengthening democratic processes, FAFEN argues that transparency in ROs’ decisions to reject nominations is essential to upholding the credibility of the electoral process. By Nusrat Shaheen.
Imran Khan barred from running in 2024 elections
ECP rejects Imran Khan’s nomination papers, citing corruption conviction. PTI files appeal, claims persecution.
Court allows imprisoned Khan to hold election talks in jail
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan, who is in prison on corruption charges, won a court order on Friday to meet his party leaders and lawyers before the general election next month.
Election timeline for reserved seats revised
The revision, however, is subject to the outcome of a writ petition pending before the honorable Peshawar High Court. By Nusrat Shaheen.