Pakistan Elections Archives

February 11, 2024 1:22 PM

Pakistan Elections: PPP, PML-N making ‘hectic efforts’ to form coalition govt

Following the recent elections in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are intensifying efforts to establish governments in the Centre, Punjab, and Balochistan. Both parties are meticulously navigating ...

February 9, 2024 9:09 AM

“Our people have spoken”: Imran Khan claims victory amid counting votes in Pakistan

As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large...

February 8, 2024 3:46 PM

Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended

At least five people were killed in militant attacks in Pakistan on Thursday as the country voted in a general election after temporarily suspending mobile phone services and closing some land borders to maintain law and order. The interior ministry...

February 8, 2024 9:28 AM

Pakistan Elections: Polling begins for national & provincial assemblies, mobile services suspended

Voting has begun at all polling stations in Pakistan for the national and provincial assemblies. The polling process, with more than 128 million voters, began at 8 am (local time) and will continue till 5 pm (local time). Pakistan's Caretaker Interio...

February 7, 2024 1:35 PM

Pakistan gets ready for polls as election campaign ends

Pakistan gears up for its upcoming elections on Thursday amidst the backdrop of the imprisonment of Imran Khan, who emerged victorious in the previous national election. Despite facing an economic crisis and various other challenges, the nuclear-arme...

January 16, 2024 11:04 AM

Party of Pakistan’s Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif launches election campaign

The party of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, considered the front-runner to win upcoming general elections, launched its campaign on Monday amid accusations that the military's support is already giving him an edge over rivals. The ca...

January 3, 2024 5:20 PM

Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog – lawyer

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was charged on Wednesday with contempt of the electoral commission, his lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha wrote on social media platform X. The 71-year-old former cricket star has been embroiled in political and ...