Polling gathered pace across Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday as voters turned out in large numbers to elect representatives for the regional assembly. Long queues appeared outside polling stations before voting officially began at 8am, reflecting strong public interest in the first election held in six years. Voting continued uninterrupted until 5pm under extensive administrative and security […]
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Florida man sentenced to life for attempted assassination of Trump
A US federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate former president Donald Trump during the 2024 election campaign, closing one of the most serious political violence cases in recent American history. Read More: Imran Khan attacker gets additional four-year jail term Routh, 59, was convicted last September […]
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard defends presence at Georgia FBI raid
WASHINGTON — US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that she was present at last week’s FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia at the request of President Donald Trump, asserting that her attendance fell within her authority. Read More: FBI raids Atlanta election office amid Trump 2020 claims In a […]
Bangladesh gears up for polls with army alert
Bangladesh’s chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has ordered the armed forces to remain on high alert ahead of February elections. He emphasized that the upcoming referendum and parliamentary polls are crucial for the country’s democratic future. The military must assist the election commission while staying neutral and professional. During a meeting at army headquarters, Yunus […]
Voting begins today in PS-9 Shikarpur by-election
SHIKARPUR – The by-election in Sindh’s PS-9 Shikarpur is underway today, with election materials already delivered to all polling stations and authorities ensuring preparedness for smooth voting. A total of 277,792 registered voters will cast their ballots, including 148,310 men and 129,482 women, across 178 polling stations set up in the constituency for both male, […]
Rana Sanaullah fined Rs 50,000 as ECP tightens by-election security
FAISALABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has been fined Rs 50,000 by the District Returning Officer (DRO) in Faisalabad for violating the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) code of conduct during the PP-116 by-election in Punjab. The DRO noted that Sanaullah did not respond to the notice and must submit […]
Defense Ministry approves deployment of 350,000 troops for election 2018
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister on Wednesday approved the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) request for the deployment of 350,000 troops for elections. According to the sources, for the deployment of troops, defense minister has decided to call back the army, navy and air force personnel who have retired two years ago. The retired personnel would be given […]