In the face of media censorship by Pakistan’s government, the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan resorted to posting campaign videos on TikTok. Similarly, when rallies for his supporters were barred by the police, they turned to hosting virtual gatherings online. Moreover, when Mr. Khan found himself imprisoned, his followers utilized artificial intelligence to…
Pakistan’s parliament is hung, with no clear winner from last week’s elections. Not much appears to have changed in the last five days, as none of the front-runners seem any closer to establishing a government. In a shocking development earlier on Thursday, independent candidates supported by the imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan emerged victorious…
Pakistan’s 2024 general elections concluded last week with some of the most contentious outcomes in recent memory. Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), running with independent candidates, emerged victorious in many regions nationwide. However, the election landscape underwent a dramatic shift overnight, leading experts to label these elections as among the least credible in Pakistan’s 76-year…
When Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former prime minister, made a dramatic appearance on the balcony of his party’s headquarters in Lahore, fireworks greeted him, signaling a rousing welcome from a crowd of nearly 1,500 people. However, despite the fervor of his supporters, the sentiment seems to be not as widely shared across Pakistan following the…
In NA-127, PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto finished third. With 98,210 votes, Attaullah Tarar of the PML-N became victorious, defeating Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, the independent supported by the PTI, by 15,980 votes. Finally, with 15,005 votes, was Bilawal. To put it succinctly, he received a fraction of the votes that Tarar had over Khokhar. However, Bilawal,…
According to PML-N spokesman Marriyum Aurangzeb, there was an understanding between the parties to collaborate for the country’s greater good. She stated that the PML-N and MQM-P have reached a fundamental understanding but would not go into further detail. The two sides, according to her, shared several ideas about the anticipated structure of the federal…
The Election Management System has recently unveiled the results from numerous constituencies across Pakistan, offering valuable insights into the ever-evolving electoral landscape of the nation. In a comprehensive overview, the results have illuminated the composition of both the National and Provincial Assemblies, showcasing a diverse mix of victorious candidates. National Assembly Among the 257 constituencies…
Unofficial inconclusive results of Sindh Assembly constituencies are being received which shows that Pakistan Peoples Party is leading in majority constituencies. Here are the live results of Sindh Assembly. In the first full unofficial results of any constituency, former Sindh Chief Minister and PPP candidate Syed Murad Ali Shah won from PS-77. Syed Murad Ali…
Independent candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf have handed all major political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a stunning election thrashing in their strongholds. The Awami National Party, Jamaat-i-Islami, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl, Qaumi Watan Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, and Pakistan Peoples Party all suffered setbacks in their home fights on Thursday’s general elections. Among the notable also-rans…
Pakistan braces itself for the culmination of a pivotal democratic exercise today as the most awaited general election unfolds across the country. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stands at the helm, overseeing the meticulous process that will shape the nation’s political landscape in the coming years. Polling Activities Timeline Polling activities, which commenced early…