Pakistan Elections

Pakistan: Imran Khan Makes Renewed Calls For investigating May 9 Violence

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan reiterated demand for a judicial inquiry into the May 9 violence and the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections. The founder of PTI also called upon the Chief Justice of Pakistan to consider the petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). He requested Chief...

U.S. Urges Pakistan’s New Government To Investigate Electoral Fraud Allegations

The U.S. State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, has urged Pakistan's newly sworn government to investigate the allegations of poll rigging and challenges faced by opposition parties. Highlighting that the US will work with the newly elected government led by Shehbaz Sharif, Miller said, 'There was a competitive election in Pakistan....

ECP Delays Notification of Independent Candidates’ Victories in Pakistan Elections

As Pakistan's political landscape remains in flux following the recent general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is yet to officially notify the victory of most independent candidates who secured seats in the National Assembly (NA). According to a report by Dawn on Sunday, concerns have been raised over...

Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan casts vote via postal ballot

According to sources cited by Pakistan-based Dawn, former prime minister Imran Khan and other prominent figures who are presently behind bars have used postal ballots to cast their votes from Adiala Jail. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other party leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, are incarcerated; voting began...

Pakistan Elections: Deadly Assault on Security Personnel Claims One Life in Dera Ismail Khan Attack

An attack on a security forces vehicle in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan on Thursday resulted in the death of one security personnel. The car was attacked by attackers while it was on election duty, according to sources cited by Samaa TV. According to Samaa TV, the incident happened in the...