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60m people came to vote in 2024 general elections: FAFEN A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the countrys parliamentary elections, in Islamabad on February 8, 2024. — Online ISLAMABAD: About 60 million people exercised their right to vote in the 2024 general elections in Pakistan to elect their representatives......
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Political leadership should rise above self-interests, synergise efforts to serve people: COAS Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said the political leadership and their workers should rise above self-interests and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people which is perhaps the only......
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PPP to form govt strong in Sindh, MQM-P in pole position in Karachi Pakistan Peoples Party flags are hung across a street in Karachi on February 1, 2024, ahead of the general elections. — AFPKARACHI: After clinching more than 100 seats from across the Sindh province, the Pakistan Peoples Party is in a strong position to form the provincial government for......
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Court approves Sheikh Rashid's bail in May 9 riots case Awami Mulsim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. — X/@ShkhRasheedRAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court Saturday approved the bail plea of Awami Mulsim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, ordering his release in the May 9 riots case.The court's decision came after the AML chief filed a plea......
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PPP slams Nawaz Sharif's 'premature' victory announcement PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. — Twitter/PPPMediaCellAs compilation of election results is still underway after the conduct of nationwide polls, Pakistan Peoples Party stalwart Khursheed Shah has slammed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz......
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Nawaz invites parties to join PML-N's govt PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif addressing a crowd in Lahore&s Model Town, on February 9, 2024, in this still taken from a video. — Geo News Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's candidate for prime minister's slot, Nawaz Sharif, Friday invited all the parties who have secured seats in the......
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Internet, social media remained operational during polls, says Solangi Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz and Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi address a press conference about the security situation during General Elections 2024 at the Ministry of Interior on February 6, 2024.—APP Denying accusations of state-sponsored......
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PPP cries foul as PML-N's Tarar defeats Bilawal in Lahore PML-N leader Ata ullah Tarar and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. — APP/PPI/FileThe Pakistan Peoples Party has alleged rigging and irregularities in the electoral contest between party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Ataullah Tarar.PPP senior leader Sherry......
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PTI confident of forming govt in Centre, Punjab Activists of opposition party PTI take part of anti-government rally demanding early election in Karachi on October 28, 2022. — AFPAs the rival parties batting on independent candidates to form the government, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday ruled out the possibility of allying with......
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Nawaz to 'deliver victory speech' as PML-N claims it is emerging single largest party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif. — X/@mahamsbackupPakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz on Friday said that party supremo Nawaz Sharif will soon deliver a "victory speech," claiming that the PML-N is emerging as the single largest party......
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US expresses concerns over closure of cellular service on polls day This still taken from a video released on February 8, 2024, shows the US Department of State&s principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel speaking with the journalists in Washington. — US State Department website With a vow to to enhance bilateral relations with Pakistan......
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Ex-PTI leader makes big prediction about independent candidates Activists of opposition party PTI take part of anti-government rally demanding early election in Karachi on October 28, 2022. — AFPFormer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Faisal Vawda said that a &surprise& took place in Karachi as the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan is......
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51 terrorist attacks aimed at disrupting elections: ISPR Pakistan Army soldiers stand alert outside a polling station during the elections in Lahore, on February 8, 2024. — OnlineAs many as 51 terrorist attacks took place in the lead-up to the general elections, aimed at disrupting the polling process, the country's military said Thursday."Despite......
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Cellphone, internet services shutdown dent Pakistan's most expensive election A mobile user is unable to access the internet in Karachi on February 8, 2024. — The NewsThe caretaker government had assured Pakistanis that network connectivity would not be affected during the election day, but that promise was not fulfilled when, even before the clock struck 8am —......
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High voter turnout indicates public commitment to shaping country's future: PM Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visits various polling stations for the general elections 2024 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on February 8, 2024. — APPFelicitating the nation on the successful conduct of general elections, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Thursday said......
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Elections 2024: Political bigwigs cast votes in respective constituencies PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari , PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif. — X/@BBhuttoZardari/Reuters/@pmln_orgWith millions of voters exercising their fundamental right to elect their representatives in Pakistan's general elections, leaders of various......
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Nawaz Sharif rules out possibility of forming coalition govt LAHORE: Ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif Thursday urged voters to give him a clear majority in the National Assembly.The three-time prime minister made these comments today after casting his vote in the provincial......
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Election 2024: PPP writes to CJP as mobile, internet remain suspended Polling officer mark the thumb of voter before issuing ballot paper in Rawalpindi during general elections on February 8, 2024. — APPCiting unannounced disruption of mobile and internet services during nationwide election, the Pakistan Peoples Party approached Chief Justice of Pakistan ......
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PTI seeks extension in ballot duration with minutes left in end of polling The picture shows voters standing outside polling station in Karachi on January 8, 2024. — Geo.tvPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has sought an extension from the Election Commission of Pakistan in the voting time with just some minutes left for end of polling, as people flock to polling stations......
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Terror attack in DI Khan martyrs 4 policemen A view of burnt vehicles after clash between the workers of the Pakistan People&s Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan during an election campaign rally at Nazimabad area in Karachi. — Online/FileDI KHAN: The threat of terrorism intensified in Pakistan on election day, as a......
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NA-236: ECP says all is well amid reports of irregularities in Karachi's constituency Voters queue up at a polling station in Karachi on February 8, 2024. — The NewsKARACHI: Amid reports of irregularities in the NA-236 constituency of Karachi, the Election Commission of Pakistan Sindh chapter has said that the polling process held &smoothly and peacefully&.......
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Commonwealth observers say 'internet suspension not to cause trouble in Pakistan voting process' Commonwealth Observers& Group delegation headed by Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan inspects polling process during Pakistan general elections on February 8, 2024. — X/@commonwealthsecAfter recent suspension of mobile and internet services during the general elections, the Commonwealth......
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Election 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across country amid 'security threats' A mobile user is unable to access the internet in Karachi on February 8, 2024. — The NewsISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday suspended mobile phone service to &maintain law and order& situation amid the ongoing general elections across the country.According to a......
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Premier's candidate: Shehbaz announces strategy if PML-N fails to get simple majority PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and party president Shehbaz Sharif in London. — X/@pmlndigitalpkAhead of the February 8 nationwide polls, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday unveiled the party&s strategy for the premier&s candidate if they failed to......
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Karachi blast kills child, two others in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area Representational image of a police tape restricting a crime scene. — AFP/File KARACHI: At least three people, including a woman and a child, were killed in a hand grenade blast in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal's Haji Lemo Goth on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the third fatality, as per Deputy......
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When election results will be declared in Pakistan? After formal conclusion of electioneering activities across the country yesterday, the Election Commission of Pakistan is heading towards organising the polling day on February 8.Once the votes are in, the ECP will pull up its socks for the compilation of results — the most crucial and......
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Jemima Goldsmith, sons announce support for PTI election candidates PTI founder Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Khan and her sons Kasim Khan and Suleman Khan. — AFP/X/@Kasim_Khan_1999LONDON: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith and her sons — Kasim Khan and Suleman Khan — Wednesday announced their support for Pakistan......
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Two separate blasts targeting election offices kill 26, injure 50 in Balochistan A damaged car is seen at the blast site in Pishin, Balochistan, in this still taken from a video on February 7, 2024. — Geo NewsTwo separate blasts in different districts rocked Balochistan, leaving at least 26 dead and 50 injured on the eve of general elections.A three-day mourning period......
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Pakistan committed to inclusive democratic process, FO assures UN A view of the FO headquarters in Islamabad. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: In response to concerns about violence shared by the United Nations in the run-up to general elections, the Foreign Office Wednesday said Pakistan has finalised the security plans as per its electoral laws.The statement,......
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Will mobile phone networks face suspension in Sindh on February 8? A representational image of mobile phones and SIMs. — AFP/FileHours after the federal government hinted at the possibility of suspension of internet services in the Pakistan election on February 8, Sindh caretaker Minister of Information Ahmed Shah Tuesday clarified that the......
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