Pakistan

Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver an unstable government that falls into the military’s hands

Like at this pro-PTI protest, the smoke has yet to clear following Pakistan’s election. M Asim Khan/AFP via Getty Images) Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. […]

February 14, 2024 3

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Pakistan’s political parties in coalition government talks

Pakistan's political parties are continuing attempts to form a coalition government after last week's general election. Bilawal Bhutto, a former Foreign Minister, has called for a central executive meeting of HIS PPP party to plan its next move.

February 12, 2024 28

World

Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day

As Pakistan votes to elect a new government today, internet services have been suspended across the country due to 'heightened security concerns'. Pakistan's poll body claims the Election Commission did not instruct the government to cut off internet services. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

February 8, 2024 38

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Former Pakistan PM and his wife jailed 14 years for corruption

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years. According to the BBC, on Tuesday he was seeing state secrets, and on Wednesday given 14 years in another corruption case. Khan has said the numerous cases against him are politically motivated.

February 1, 2024 6

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India says Pakistan-Iran air strikes ‘bilateral issue’………

After Pakistan and Iran launched missile strikes on each other's territory this week, experts say neighbour India is watching the developments very closely. Iran's foreign ministry says it will not allow 'enemies' to strain its ties with Pakistan even as Islamabad has downgraded ties with Tehran. New Delhi says this is a bilateral issue between two countries. Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

January 19, 2024 8

Sport

Setback for Pakistan ahead of second test

Pakistan suffered a setback Thursday with pace bowler Khurram Shahzad ruled out of their series against Australia after pulling up sore following a heavy defeat in the first Test. The 24-year-old impressed on his debut in Perth, finishing with match figures of 5-128, removing Steve Smith twice. But he complained of discomfort and scans showed a stress fracture in the ribs along with an abdominal muscle tear. "PCB will now […]

December 21, 2023

Sport

Australia turn the screws on Pakistan

Mitchell Marsh plundered a majestic unbeaten 90 as Australia turned the screw on Pakistan on Friday to build a commanding lead on day two of the first Test in Perth. At lunch the hosts were 476-7 with Marsh racing towards a fourth Test century, alongside skipper Pat Cummins on nine. Fired-up speedster Aamer Jamal was the only bright light for Pakistan, bowling Alex Carey (34) and Mitchell Starc (12) to […]

December 15, 2023

World

Pakistani election commission faces allegations of gerrymandering ahead of national elections

Pakistan's election commission is being accused of redrawing the map of electoral constituencies to favour former prime minister Nawaz Sharif into power. These allegations come at a time when there are increasing doubts over pre-poll rigging and impartiality in the upcoming national elections. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

November 30, 2023 6