Elections 2024
A weak and inept PML-N set-up may emerge after the polls.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 10:16am
Niazi recently shot to fame after he successfully filed a petition before LHC challenging the appointment of bureaucrats as ROs.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 10:51am
Takes notice of aerial firing at GDA candidate’s rally in Karachi.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:35am
Says he doesn’t need “four but just one term” to accomplish all 10 points of his manifesto.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:26am
Offices of PPP candidates in Mastung, Kharan targeted using hand grenades; NP's Lala Rasheed Dashti narrowly escapes attack in Turbat.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 10:45am
BNP-M president declares that his party's primary contest is with the establishment.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 07:56am
Asghar Joyiac to contest the Feb 8 election from PP-253.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
The senior PTI parliamentarian has now filed nomination papers for any seat, while the candidature of his two sons has been rejected from almost all constituencies in the district.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 11:47am
Constituencies dominated by rural areas may go for traditional politics.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
Analysts are afraid that change in nominations would damage party vote bank that has already been spoiled and dispersed.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
It was the fifth raid on their home to arrest Waqas and the police searched each room of the house in vain, says brother Sheikh Nawaz Akram.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
Gilani, Qureshi, Tareen in the race; PPP to benefit from disgruntled PML-N leaders.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
Gorchanis are candidates for PML-N, they ditched in 2018 at the 11th hour.
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:10am
“If I came into power no youngster would be unemployed," vows the PML-N supremo.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:22am
"One-sided" campaign is putting off even seasoned workers, who are losing out on election jobs due to tight-fistedness of a "confident" PML-N.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:43am
Court reporters escorted out of jail premises after "acrimonious" hearing; Qureshi snubs prosecutor for "leading the witness".
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:49am
Dr Akbar Nasir says there is no need for citizens to "disturb their daily life"; Murtaza Solangi asserts threat alerts "have nothing to do with polls".
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 11:26pm
Think you know Pakistan's electoral history? Think again.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:10am
Says ECP has "failed horribly in fulfilling its responsibilities".
Published 22 Jan, 2024 01:17pm
Readers also doubt integrity of past elections; see economy as primary challenge for Pakistan but doubt elected officials' ability to tackle it.
Updated 23 Jan, 2024 02:15pm
In contrast to the lively rallies and door-to-door canvassing witnessed in other parts of the country, many parts of KP and Balochistan grapple with a daunting reality — the looming threat of militant groups.
Updated 07 Feb, 2024 02:01pm
Crafting manifestoes appears to be a pointless exercise since promises tend to go unfulfilled once the party assumes power, say businessmen.
Published 22 Jan, 2024 09:04am
In a lopsided playing field such as this one, what chance does an out-of-favour party have?
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 10:42am
Citizenry is withdrawing from the process and appears comparably less enthusiastic than in previous years.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 09:35am
Challenges PPP dominance in Sindh; former Karachi mayor criticises Peoples Party leadership, alleges neglect of the largest city.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 10:55am
Maryam claims party’s popularity rising as polls come closer.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 09:22am
Announces withdrawal of all its candidates for national and provincial assembly seats across the country.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 11:00am
Dr Abdul Malik Baloch notes that a substantial 93 per cent of Gwadar Port is currently under China’s ownership.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 11:12am
Says funds for transportation would be released to deputy commissioners by the provincial govt in two days.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 11:19am
If elected, Aqraba wants to tackle gender-based stereotypes and the serious dearth of opportunities for women in public life.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 05:58pm
