Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as the country’s prime minister, as allies of imprisoned former Premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Sharif held the same office from April 2022 to August 2023, and is the younger brother of three-time … Read more
Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party repeatedly chanted “Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who’s expected to form the government, entered the lower house of parliament … Read more
On February 8, Pakistanis voted in elections to the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies. The elections were controversial. In addition to relentless efforts by the Pakistan establishment to weaken Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the months preceding polling, the vote was manipulated to favor the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s … Read more
With the February 8 elections to Pakistan’s National Assembly and provincial assemblies failing to yield a clear winner capable of forming a stable federal government, the country is roiled in uncertainty. According to final results announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan, independent candidates secured the most seats by winning 101 of the 264 seats … Read more
The final results of Pakistan’s elections are out. But there’s still no winner. Allies of imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most number of seats in the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament, in last Thursday’s controversial vote. It was a shock outcome given the problems his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) faced — … Read more
The results of Pakistan’s elections were delayed Friday, a day after the vote that was marred by sporadic violence, a mobile phone service shutdown, and the sidelining of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party. Local media reported victories by independents backed by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after the imprisoned Khan was disqualified … Read more
The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s recent ruling depriving the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of the “bat” symbol has dealt a significant blow to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of the February 8 elections. The bat was a potent symbol for the PTI, which helped the party connect with its leader, Khan, who as captain … Read more
A Pakistani court ruled Tuesday that the closed-door prison trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing state secrets is illegal, his lawyer said. The ruling by the Islamabad High Court came on a petition filed by Khan, who has demanded an open trial, lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha said. It was unclear … Read more