Tag: Pakistan

UK Foreign Secy urges Pakistan to uphold fundamental human rights amid poll violence

According to the latest provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) are leading with 58 seats.

February 10, 2024

Pakistan stock market sinks as uncertainty surrounds election results

Capital market expert Muhammad Sohail said that the index fell by 3 per cent due to the "unexpected" results of the elections.

February 9, 2024

Independents backed by Imran’s party leading in 154 seats, claims Pak netizen

Still considered one of the most popular leaders in the country, Imran is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail upon conviction in multiple cases.

February 9, 2024

Pak election commissioner ‘disappeared’: Viral post adds to poll intrigue amid counting of votes

While the counting of votes is underway, the results of the general elections haven't officially been announced as yet.

February 9, 2024

Turmoil in Pakistan if polls stand disputed, says report

Pakistan is holding general elections in a climate of deep political polarisation and a military crackdown on former prime minister Imran Khan's PTI.

February 7, 2024

Cypher Case: Former Pak PM Imran Khan, his top aide Qureshi sentenced to 10 years jail

The verdict was announced by special court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain during the hearing held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

January 30, 2024

Indian navy warship rescues 19 Pakistani nationals, fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

The warship acted in accordance with the established SOPs to coerce the pirates for the safe release of the crew along with the boat and ensured the successful release of all 19 crew members along with the boat.

January 30, 2024

Pakistan forces abduct 10 more people in Balochistan: Report

The Pakistani forces conducted a raid in Zafar Colony after which the GTA District President and Jamhoori Watan Party activist Master Ghaus Bakhsh, son of Miran Bakhsh Bugti are missing.

January 29, 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan apologises, takes responsibility over video showing him assaulting ‘student’ amid online outrage

The singer is Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew and grandson. He also received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.

January 28, 2024

Pakistan warns Ram Mandir consecration ‘significant threat’ to ‘regional peace’

The mandates of the UN Alliance of Civilisations include promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue and understanding.

January 26, 2024