‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues | Elections News

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues | Elections News

Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Several countries have called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s general elections as vote counting is under way. Results started to trickle in nearly 12 hours after polling for national and provincial…

Nawaz Sharif tells crowds in Lahore he will seek to form a coalition | Elections

Nawaz Sharif tells crowds in Lahore he will seek to form a coalition | Elections

NewsFeed Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he’ll speak with coalition partners to form Pakistan’s next government, as results continue to come in. Days earlier, Sharif rejected the idea of forming a coalition, telling reporters he sought single-party rule. Published On 9 Feb 20249 Feb 2024 Check out our Latest…

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise? | Elections

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise? | Elections

Lahore, Pakistan: When I stepped out on a cool Thursday morning to cover Pakistan’s 12th general election, there was an air of inevitability about the whole exercise. Most respectable analysts had already expressed predictions that the ground was set for the return of three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to…

Pakistan election 2024: Live results | Elections News

Pakistan election 2024: Live results | Elections News

About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges. Pakistan is counting votes in a general election marred by violence by armed groups and a suspension of mobile phone services. More than 128 million people were registered to elect representatives of the National Assembly…

Pakistan voting ends, results expected soon, amid charges of manipulation | Elections News

Pakistan voting ends, results expected soon, amid charges of manipulation | Elections News

Lahore, Pakistan — Amidst raucous protests of pre-poll manipulation, mobile service suspension and bomb blasts in the country which killed at least nine people, Pakistan’s 12th general election were declared closed on Thursday evening. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the counting process started soon after the…

Pakistan on edge as millions vote amid crackdown, instability | Elections News

Pakistan on edge as millions vote amid crackdown, instability | Elections News

Lahore, Pakistan – Four months after Pakistan was originally scheduled to hold national elections, the country’s 128 million voters will on Thursday get the chance to pick their next federal government amid a pre-poll crackdown on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party and a climate of political and economic instability. More…

Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works | Elections News

Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works | Elections News

EXPLAINER Pakistan will vote on February 8 for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges. On Thursday, 128 million Pakistanis will get to elect their country’s next government, and also the legislatures of the nation’s four provinces. These are Pakistan’s 12th general elections — and the country’s…

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy | Business and Economy News

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy | Business and Economy News

Pakistani voters head to the polls on Thursday amid a deep-seated economic crisis. Inflation is hovering at 30 percent, close to 40 percent of people live below the poverty line, and the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio has climbed to 72 percent. Pakistan’s new government will have to contend with…

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures

It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings every week. Pakistanis living abroad come home from around the world for the season, packing airport arrival halls and five-star hotels. They even have a…