The just-concluded general elections in Pakistan will go down as the most controversial in the country’s troubled political history. The crude manner in which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) withheld and then announced results on the evening of February 9, after an inexplicably long delay, has rendered the entire electoral exercise a farce. Though … Read more
The United Nations’ top human rights body expressed concern Tuesday over the “pattern of harassment” against members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of this week’s parliamentary election. During a news briefing in Geneva, Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged Pakistani authorities to ensure a fully … Read more
Pakistan will vote in elections to the National Assembly and provincial assemblies on February 8. As voting day draws near, political parties are putting in maximum effort to win the elections. In an era dominated by technology and social media, political parties are using various mediums to reach out to voters and improve their chances … Read more
After months of uncertainty over whether and when elections will be held, Pakistan’s political scene is buzzing with excitement. The country will vote on February 8 in elections to the National Assembly and four provincial legislatures. Last week, the process took a significant step forward when political parties and politicians rushed to file their nomination … Read more
As Pakistan approaches its next general elections, with voting scheduled for February 4, 2024, the political landscape is buzzing with activity and intrigue. There is a sense of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the fate of the country’s economy and political stability. Political maneuvering has taken center stage as parties explore alliances and strategize their campaigns. … Read more
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves a court in Lahore, Pakistan, on Oct. 8, 2018. Credit: AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary, File Advertisement The return of three-time former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan later this month after four years of self-imposed exile in London raises intriguing questions about the … Read more