Elections 2024
More than 250 candidates are in the run for District West’s 3 NA and 6 PA seats.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:12pm
Jamshoro’s electoral history tells us that if Malik Asad were on PPP’s side, the party would not have to worry much about the 4 seats in Feb 8 polls.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:24pm
Winning parties often mirror only a fraction of registered voters, leaving the fate of the majority hanging in the balance. Urgent reforms, including compulsory voting, are required to restore true democracy and represent the will of the people.
Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:31pm
No political party is in a position to secure a two-thirds majority to bring about a constitutional amendment.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 12:36pm
After elections, the government will struggle to maintain the much-required balance in geopolitics and international diplomacy.
Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:11am
The government’s immediate task will be to strike a new, larger and longer deal with the IMF, which is crucial to the country’s outlook.
Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:31am
Says unemployment is eating away at the country like termites and poses a significant challenge for the upcoming government.
Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:24am
The remaining amount would be paid to them after the completion of the poll-related duties on Feb 8.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:15pm
This district holds the credit for electing Imran in the past two elections.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:12pm
PPP's Mehr Irshad Ahmad Sial and PML-N's Malik Ghulam Qasim Hinjra opt for a camel while PTI's Jamshed Dasti rides a motorcycle.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:20pm
Fissures within the party may benefit PPP and PTI-backed candidates.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:17pm
Economic activity generated by spending on campaigning during the election run-up could be anywhere from $540m to over $1.3bn.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 12:21pm
There seems to be little understanding of the grave economic challenges the country faces and the tough decisions need to lead the country for the next five years.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 11:35am
Parties favour public/private partnerships over privatisation for loss-making state-owned enterprises.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 11:44am
An impression has gained ground that financial constraints undermine the viability of the programmes and policies outlined in the manifestos.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 12:36pm
Young and new voters as well as marginal seats would be a few indicators on election day of what the outcome might be.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 10:35am
The anonymity of the voting process is not perfect in Pakistan, but it still offers a chance for throwing up surprises.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 11:00am
"Economic programmes" articulated by PML-N, PTI and PPP show none has an actionable strategy to tackle the daunting economic challenges.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 10:05am
PML-N, MQM, JI take aim at Sindh’s ruling party, call out poor governance despite decade-long tenure.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 07:50am
While "merch stores" aren’t all run by the parties themselves, there are still big bucks to be made.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:30pm
“People should reject those candidates, who have affiliation with the party pursuing a foreign agenda,” says Fazl.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:38am
Gustasap’s rally first stopped at Shahgai post, then in Judbah.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:41am
JI chief blames major political parties for not fulfilling their promises.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:42am
Says his initiative would embolden other young people of his community to compete in every walk of life.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 10:05am
Nawabzad Wali Mohammad Khan, who is backed by ‘Battagram Group’, and Taj Mohammad Khan Trand, who has the support of the ‘Trand Group’ are the hot favourites for the seat.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:04pm
Observers say women candidates in PK-69, 70 and 71 will not make an impact.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 01:05pm
ANP and QWP agree on seat adjustment in two NA constituencies.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 10:12am
The constituency consists of Madyan, Bahrain, Mankiyal, Kalam, Utror, Gabral, Matiltan, and Palogah areas, where Khowar, Torwali, Gojri and Pashto-speaking communities live.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:21am
ANP leader predicts Qaiser likely join PTI-P.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:18am
Says economic policies of Nawaz, Zardari connected with those of IMF, World Bank.
Updated 05 Feb, 2024 10:24am
