Elections 2024
Mian Aslam is the only candidate to issue a localised manifesto in line with his party's manifesto highlighting Islamabad's needs and demands.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:28am
Some of the female workers claim that they have faced harassment at the hands of passersby, house owners and supporters of opponent parties during their door-to-door canvassing.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:38am
The purpose of the flag march was to express the determination to conduct the elections peacefully as more than 9500 police personnel will be deployed to maintain peace on the polling day, says a police spokesperson.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:39am
Remaining 12,500 cameras to be installed by Feb 6 (today) as per the already conveyed deadline.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:34pm
“We must contribute to the process of minimising the hardships of the people as much as we can,” says Abdul Aleem Khan.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:41pm
Visits every district of the city to muster support for PPP candidates.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 11:58am
Provincial election commissioner claims that they have yet to receive any complaint about the electoral process.
Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:50am
The MQM-L has fielded candidates on 19 NA seats out of 22 in Karachi, 2 NA seats in Hyderabad and in other districts as well.
Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:04pm
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
