Coalition talks gather pace in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who got the most seats in recently concluded polls in the country, yesterday held “successful” talks with the Pakistan Peoples Party of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who came third, in an early sign that the country is heading towards a unity government.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Pakistan coalition talks hit first bump

MQM denies deal with PML-N; PTI claims it won 170 seats in polls, moves court over alleged irregularities
11 February 2024, 15:59 PM

Pakistan polls: PTI-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed
11 February 2024, 09:58 AM

Pakistan election: All roads lead to coalition

Two of Pakistan's major political parties — the PML-N and PPP — are making hectic efforts to form government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan
11 February 2024, 07:50 AM

Khan’s sister says Sharif’s claim to election victory is an ‘insult to Pakistanis’

Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, has said PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's premature declaration of victory in polls is an "insult to Pakistanis"
11 February 2024, 05:08 AM

Govt Formation in Post-Polls Pakistan: Negotiations start after hung verdict

Pakistan’s political parties yesterday began negotiating to form the next government after Thursday’s general election resulted in a hung verdict.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Can Pakistan form govt on split election results?

Two days after Pakistan’s general elections were held, a split mandate has emerged among the big three parties and there is little clarity about who will be able to form a government.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Pakistan yesterday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases

However, Khan will remain in jail as he is convicted in many other cases
10 February 2024, 11:01 AM

Pakistan coalition talks loom after strong vote showing for jailed Khan

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
10 February 2024, 06:04 AM

Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll

Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule
10 February 2024, 04:57 AM

AI-generated party video has Khan claiming victory in Pakistan election

An AI-generated video released Saturday by the party of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has him claiming victory in the country's election
10 February 2024, 04:36 AM

Pakistan election: US, UK and EU urge probe, express concerns

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday and urged a probe into reported irregularities
10 February 2024, 04:09 AM

Pakistan ex-PMs and bitter rivals Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Independents, most backed by former PM Khan, win 92; Sharif's party to hold talks to form coalition govt; Bhutto's PPP wins 50 seats
9 February 2024, 20:39 PM

Pakistan heads for weak coalition government

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory in national elections yesterday, saying his party has emerged as the largest and would talk to other groups to form a coalition government as it had failed to win a clear majority on its own. 
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Pak stocks drift lower by polls uncertainty

Emerging market stocks edged lower yesterday while currencies were muted in a quiet session with many markets shut for a holiday, while assets in Pakistan were pummelled by uncertainty over the outcome of the general election.
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Fractious Pakistan polls fertile ground for disinfo

Fake boycotts, fictional ballots and blasphemy smears: a deluge of disinformation accompanied Pakistan’s contentious election, with a delayed vote count underway yesterday.
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Two killed in election unrest in northwest Pakistan

Two Pakistanis were killed Friday in a confrontation between police and followers of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, police and his party said, the first confirmed fatalities over a fractious election count.
9 February 2024, 15:35 PM

With over half the seats counted, Imran's supporters lead in Pakistan polls

Of the 136 seats counted, independent candidates backed by Imran's party PTI won 49, ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N won 42, while the PPP of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of assassinated premier Benazir Bhutto, got 34
9 February 2024, 06:15 AM

Early Pakistan vote results show rivals neck and neck

Pakistan's main political parties were tied neck and neck in early results today after vote counts in the general election were hit by unusual delays that the government blamed on a suspension of mobile phone services
9 February 2024, 03:31 AM