The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday termed the allegations of rigging in November 23 by-elections, particularly in NA-18 Haripur, as “baseless”. By-elections were held for six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly seats earlier this month. The PML-N fielded its candidates on all seats except a provincial one in Muzaffargarh, and secured victory […]
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PML-N’s strength rises to 131 as five newly elected MNAs take oath
The ruling PML-N’s numerical strength in the National Assembly increased to 131 on Thursday after five newly elected members from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took oath. The oath was administered by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, following which the MNAs signed the official roll. Those sworn in included Daniyal Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Mehmood Qadir, Babar Nawaz […]
Rana Sanaullah urges focus on national stability
ISLAMABAD – Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that individuals responsible for harming Pakistan in the past “may face accountability” when the appropriate time arrives. He stressed, however, that the present priority should be collective efforts to stabilise and improve the country. Read More: Rana Sanaullah fined Rs […]
PTI chairman warns of “another path” after by-election defeat
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan voiced disappointment over the party’s loss in recent by-elections, claiming that the public mandate was still not being respected. He warned that if the situation continued, the party might consider pursuing “another path.” Read More: By–elections defeat: Nawaz orders party leaders to hold emergency meeting of […]
PML-N ‘emerges victorious’ on key seats in by-elections
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was leading in by-elections held on five National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly seats on Sunday, according to unofficial results. Polling took place in 13 constituencies, including NA-18 Haripur, NA-96 Faisalabad-II, NA-104 Faisalabad-X, NA-143 Sahiwal-III, NA-185 D.G. Khan-II, NA-129 Lahore-XIII, PP-73 Sargodha-III, PP-98 Faisalabad-I, PP-115 Faisalabad-XVIII, PP-116 Faisalabad-XIX, PP-203 […]
Tough contest likely between PTI, PML-N in by-polls today
By-elections will be held in Punjab today after the time for election campaigning ended on Saturday. According to sources from the local chapter of the Election Commission, a ban has been imposed on gatherings, processions, rallies, and corner meetings, as the by-elections will be held on six seats of the National Assembly and seven seats […]
Punjab Police complete security plan for by-elections
On the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, security arrangements for the by-elections being held in 13 national and provincial constituencies across Punjab have been completed. Punjab Police spokesperson said that more than 20,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed to perform security duties for the by-elections. IG Punjab Dr. […]
Pakistan Army deployed to secure upcoming by-elections
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel to ensure security during the upcoming by-elections scheduled across multiple constituencies. According to an official notification, troops will serve as a reserve force from November 22 to 24. By-elections will take place on November 23 for six National Assembly seats, including NA-18 […]
KP CM denied access to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail for seventh time
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday visited Adiala Jail to meet former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan but was denied access for the seventh time. Afridi expressed disappointment over the repeated refusals despite orders from the Islamabad High Court allowing the meeting. Read More: KP CM denied Imran meeting for […]
Omar Ayub disqualification sub judice as ECP announces by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has clarified that the disqualification of former Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub remains a sub judice matter, even as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced by-elections in 13 constituencies, including Mr Ayub’s, scheduled for Nov 23. The NA response came after PTI leader Amir Dogar drew attention to […]