Challenging the legitimacy of the petition filed by Akbar S. Babar, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its intention to contest the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to nullify intra-party elections by taking the matter to the Lahore High Court (LHC). Barrister Gohar, the recently elected chairman of the party, led the charge, expressing…
A groundbreaking moment unfolded in Pakistan’s political arena as two transgender individuals, Nayab Ali and Sobia Khan, submitted their nomination documents for the imminent general elections scheduled for February 8th, 2024. This signifies a notable stride towards inclusivity and representation, dismantling longstanding barriers that have marginalized the transgender community in Pakistan. Nayab Ali, an earnest…
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed is poised to run in the upcoming general election against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif and the party’s chief organizer Maryam Nawaz. Javed, currently facing charges related to an alleged attack on military installations, throwing petrol bombs outside PTI founder’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore, and other…
Nomination papers for incarcerated Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan were submitted in Mianwali, Punjab, for the National Assembly’s NA-89 constituency on Friday, according to reports. PTI leader Seemabia Tahir filed the papers on Khan’s behalf in his home constituency. Khan, currently in custody since his arrest on August 5, faces various legal issues, including the…
On Friday, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to address the concerns raised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding an unfair electoral environment leading up to the general election on February 8. The court instructed PTI to formally present its complaint to the ECP and mandated Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman…
On Friday, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, announced his intention to participate in the upcoming general elections from Lahore. Bilawal has acquired nomination papers for the NA-128 constituency in Lahore, and their submission is pending approval from the PPP’s parliamentary board. PPP leaders have enthusiastically supported Bilawal Bhutto’s decision to run…
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Islamabad and Adjoining CitiesEarly on Friday, earthquake tremors were reported in various areas of Islamabad and nearby cities. The tremors, lasting for two to three seconds, were also felt in several cities across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir. Residents reacted to the seismic activity with panic, coming out of their homes…
“I will not contest the election, even if Imran Khan asks (me),” says Aleema Khan Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has declared that neither she nor Imran Khan’s other sisters, including his wife, will contest the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8 next year. Speaking with journalists outside…
Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has acquired nomination papers for the NA-130 constituency in Lahore, indicating his intention to contest the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8. Additionally, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif plans to contest elections from the NA-123 constituency in Lahore for both the National Assembly and the provincial assembly seat….
Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq cautioned the city’s top police official on Thursday, emphasizing that Baloch marchers have a constitutional right to protest, and any obstruction would be against this right. The Chief Justice’s remarks were made during the hearing of a case related to the ‘illegal’ arrests of participants in the Baloch…
