Uncertainty reigns in Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (MCR) as it becomes a battlefield for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The officials of the public body express worries due to political influence in the administrative decisions. Rawalpindi Mayor, Sardar Naseem Khan, is from PML-N while the 2018 general elections saw PTI taking lead on […]
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SC rejects Sh Rasheed’s plea against polls delay in NA-60
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed’s plea challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to postpone elections in the NA-60 constituency. Earlier this week, the ECP announced to postpone polls in NA-60 after PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, contesting from the area and against Rasheed, was disqualified for […]
ECP postpones NA-60 polls after Hanif Abbasi’s sentence
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday postponed elections in NA-60 Rawalpindi after PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, who was contesting from the area, was sentenced to life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case. Abbasi was also disqualified to contest the upcoming general elections after being declared guilty by the court, while he was sentenced […]
Postponed resignation on Imran’s advice, says Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed on Tuesday said that he is still willing to submit his resignation, but Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has advised him to wait for a period of one week. Talking to a press conference, AML chief said that it does not matter whether he resigns from the […]
Sindh Assembly condemns Imran, Sheikh Rasheed’s anti-parliament comments
KARACHI: Sindh Assembly passed a resolution on Monday condemning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed’s anti-parliamentary remarks during joint protest rally on Mall Road. The resolution, presented by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Zafar Kamali, criticised Khan and Sheikh Rasheed’s comments, while also asking the two to […]