By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s president and its election commission are at odds over who has the authority to set the date for the next general elections, adding to the uncertainty over the timing of the polls that are due in November.
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Supreme Court slams trial court for flaws in Imran Khan’s conviction
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday said it would wait for a lower court’s ruling on a plea to suspend the three-year jail sentence of former prime minister Imran Khan, who was convicted in a corruption case earlier this month.
President Alvi invites ECP chief to discuss election date as constitutional clash looms
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has invited the chief election commissioner to discuss the date for general elections amid a legal dispute over the census and delimitation of constituencies.
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Sharif’s last minute spending spree scuttled
The Election Commission of Pakistan has apparently frustrated what looks like a shrewd PDM strategy to sweeten the ballot box – by slapping a ban on any fresh development spending. By Muhammad Ali.
Anwarul Haq Kakar sworn in as caretaker prime minister
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Anwarul Haq Kakar, a former senator and founder of a party close to the military, was sworn in as the country’s caretaker prime minister on Monday, tasked with overseeing a neutral interim government until the next general elections.
Who will be the caretaker economy czar?
After the arrival of the caretaker prime minister, the headhunt is on in earnest for suitable candidates to fill cabinet positions – except one. But can Ishaq Dar continue as economy czar? By Muhammad Ali.
Balochistan Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar appointed as interim PM ahead of polls
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday appointed a senator from the southwestern province of Balochistan as the caretaker prime minister to oversee the upcoming general elections, the presidency said.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan flanked by his legal counsel Naeem Haider Panjotha at a court hearing in this undated photo courtesy insaf.pk
Imran Khan: Down But Not Out
Found guilty of corruption by an Islamabad sessions court, former Prime Minister Imran Khan is finally behind bars, but it is still too soon to write him off as a potent political force. Here is why. By Ahmer Kureishi.
Pakistan to send cricket team to India for World Cup despite security fears
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will send its cricket team to India for the 2023 men’s one-day international World Cup, ending months of uncertainty over the country’s participation due to security concerns, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Pakistan’s headhunt for caretaker prime minister reaches fever pitch
With so much at stake and a likely extended tenure, the office has assumed immense importance beyond the usual function of ensuring free and fair polls. Here is a high-level look at the key considerations likely to factor into the decision – and the leading contenders for the hot seat. By Muhammad Ali.