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Pakistan International Airlines’ Employees Protest Against Privatisation Plans

22 Feb 2024

In a resolute demonstration of dissent, the employees' union of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) staged a protest against the proposed privatization and outsourcing of the national carrier. According to ARY News, members of the People's Unity of PIA, led by President Hidayatullah Khan, gathered to vehemently oppose what they perceive...

Pak Electoral Committee Interviews DROs, ROs Amidst Rigging Claims

21 Feb 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated a high-level investigation into allegations made by former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha regarding election rigging. This committee, headed by a senior member of the ECP, has gathered statements from District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) from 13 National Assembly...

HRFP urges justice, protection for blasphemy victim in Pakistan

20 Feb 2024

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has called for protection and justice for blasphemy victim Younas Masih and his family. Masih, aged 68, was accused of blasphemy in Khurrianwala village in Faisalabad, Pakistan. HRFP conducted a fact-finding mission, visiting the incident sites, police stations, and interviewing involved individuals. Masih, who was...

Ajay Devgn Gives Voice to Powerful Prologue in Yami Gautam’s ‘Article 370’

19 Feb 2024

Renowned actor Ajay Devgn provides narration for the impactful opening sequence of Yami Gautam's film 'Article 370'. Posting On Instagram, producer Aditya Dhar treated fans with a video and captioned it, "Itihaas ke panne ek baar phir palte jaayenge......#Article370 releasing in cinemas on 23rd February." View this post...

Pakistan Faces Nationwide Revolt Over Gas Price Hike Amid Economic Struggles

18 Feb 2024

Pakistan is witnessing a countrywide revolt following the government's decision to once again raise the prices of domestic natural gas, exacerbating the already dire economic conditions. The move has sparked outrage among citizens, particularly in the capital city of Karachi, who are grappling with the consequences of the deteriorating economy....

Pakistan Supreme Court to Consider Nullification of February 8 Poll

16 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking the nullification of the February 8 general elections, as reported by The Express Tribune. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa will preside over the three-judge bench, which includes Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Mussarat Hilali. The petitioner,...

Pakistan: Islamabad implements ‘Section 144’ amidst election disputes

16 Feb 2024

The Islamabad Police, as reported by ARY News, have implemented a ban on unlawful assemblies within the federal capital under Section 144. They emphasized that no illegal gatherings would be tolerated in Islamabad under the current enforcement of Section 144. A spokesperson for the Islamabad Police, cited by ARY News,...

More than 17,000 candidates to contest for elections in Pakistan

08 Feb 2024

According to Dawn, more than 17,000 candidates are running in today's Pakistani elections. 266 candidates will be chosen by the electorate to serve in the Pakistan National Assembly, which will subsequently choose the next prime minister by majority vote. In parallel, voters will choose representatives to each province assembly, who...

9 Grenade Attacks Target Election Offices and Polling Stations Ahead of Pakistan’s General Elections

07 Feb 2024

As Pakistan prepares for its upcoming general elections on February 8, a wave of violence has erupted, with at least nine grenade attacks reported across various regions of the country, according to a report by Pakistan-based Dawn. In the Makran division and Quetta, individuals riding motorcycles carried out several grenade...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Requests Supreme Court Review of Electoral Symbol Verdict Before Polls

07 Feb 2024

In anticipation of the upcoming elections scheduled for February 8, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has made a significant move by approaching the Supreme Court to seek a review of the apex court's recent verdict concerning the party's intra-party elections and electoral symbol. According to the report, PTI filed a review...