Politics

Munawar unveils JI’s election manifesto

LAHORE: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Munawar Hasan has said that his Party will bring revolutionary changes in the foreign policy after coming to power. Announcing the party’s manifesto here on Monday‚ Munawar Hasan said independence of Kashmir is the ...

'One Pound Fish' man working on PML-N election song

LAHORE: After scaling the charts with his ode to cut-price produce, Pakistan's "One Pound Fish" man is to enter the slippery world of politics with an election song for the country's main opposition party. Muhammad Shahid Nazir said his family had a ...

President urges FATA people to participate in election process

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Monday urged the people of the tribal areas to enthusiastically participate in the election process and elect the representatives who can bring about a positive change in their lives. Addressing a grand tribal ji...

Pakistan going through several crises: Nawaz

FAISALABAD: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said Monday that there was a shortage of electricity, water and food in the country and if elected his party would bring Pakistan out of these crises. Holding a news conference after offering condolence to the son...

Election tribunal declares Ashraf ineligible to contest polls

ISLAMABAD: Election Tribunal has rejected an appeal of former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, barring him to contest polls from NA-51 Gujar Khan. The Election Tribunal comprised of Lahore High Court judges Justice Abdur Rauf and Justice Mamoon ur...

Election Tribunal rejects Musharraf’s nomination papers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Tribunal on Monday rejected the nomination papers submitted by former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf from NA-250, media reported. According to sources, Pervez Musharraf had appealed against the returning officer who ...

Venezuelans vote on future of 'Chavista' socialism

CARACAS: In the wee hours of Sunday morning, Caraqueños were awakened by the sound of fireworks and blaring bugles, prompting voters to get to the polls and pick their successor to the late President Hugo Chávez. In today's election, Venezuelan voter...

Nicolas Maduro elected Venezuela President

SAO PAULO: Venezuelan electoral officials say voters have narrowly elected Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor as president in a close battle. Winner Nicolas Maduro campaigned on a promise to carry on Mr. Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution, an...

For JI seat adjustment a closed chapter: Munawar

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) amir Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the nation would witness a welcome change after the coming general elections, as people have already been fed up with corrupt and dishonest elements. Addressing a Karachi to Peshawar...

ECP bars seeking vote in the name of religion/sect

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sunday put a bar on the candidates for general elections seeking votes in the name of religion or sectarianism, media reported. In a fresh directives issued here, ECP has prohibited candidates in May 1...

Ensuring free, fair elections responsibility of ROs: CJP

QUETTA: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that ensuring free and fair election in the country is the responsibility of Returning Officers (ROs). Addressing Returning Officers in Quetta on Sunday‚ the Chief Justice said it ...

Shahid Afridi denies reports of joining PML-N

LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has denied media reports about his joining the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), saying that he only went to meet Nawaz Sharif and not joined the party. Brushing aside the media reports, Shahid A...

Three top police officers transferred in KP

PESHAWAR: Establishment Division, on the directives of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), has transferred three top police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), media reported. According to the communiqué issued by the Establishment Division, DIG...

Afaq says ‘Altaf Hussain serving foreign agenda’

LAHORE: Chairman Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) Afaq Ahmed Sunday alleged that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain was working on a foreign agenda. Talking to media persons here at Allama Iqbal Airport, Afaq Ahmed said his party was t...

Attacks on ANP leaders termed pre-poll rigging

PESHAWAR: Former provincial information minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain termed attacks on ANP leaders as pre-poll rigging, saying that the interim government and the Election Commission failed to provide proper security. Mian Iftkhar Hussain said that...

EC changes tribunal for hearing appeals against Sharif brothers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has changed the tribunal for hearing the appeals against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif. According to the notification issued on Sunday, the ...

Fake degree: ECP de-notifies 11 ex-MPs

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has de-notified 11 former parliamentarians in fake degree case, media reported. Those de-notified by ECP included three Senators, five Member Punjab Assembly, two from Sindh and one from Balochistan As...

Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad resigns

RAMALLAH: Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad submitted his resignation to president Mahmud Abbas on Saturday, despite US efforts for him to stay on, officials said. "Fayyad met Abbas for half an hour in the president's headquarters in Ramallah i...

Electioneering gears up in Balochistan

QUETTA: Political parties and their candidates for May 11 general elections have started opening their campaign offices for making contacts with the voters, following completion of the election commission scrutiny of nomination papers, media reported...

Election tribunals to continue hearing despite Sunday

ISLAMABAD: Election Tribunals will continue hearing of appeals against rejection and acceptance of nomination of papers despite weekly off today (Sunday) in various cities, media reported. It may noted here that election tribunals are hearing appeals...

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