Tag: Feburary 8
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PM Shehbaz offers talks to Imran Khan
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has offered talks to incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan to resolve political differences. During his address to the National Assembly (NA), the PM emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation in leading the country towards economic growth and political stability. “In my first speech, I stressed the importance of…
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MPA who never won a general election, has never lost a by-election in entire career
In the recent by-elections, one politician made a unique record as he won the by-poll for the third time on April 21. However, he is the only lawmaker who has never won a general election in his entire life. Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) leader Shoaib Siddiqui has become the only politician who won the by-polls for…
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By-polls: Punjab requests suspension of mobile internet on polling day
Punjab has requested the interior ministry on Saturday to shut down mobile networks and internet services in 13 districts and tehsils of the province on April 21, citing security concerns. The request has been made to maintain law and order in the province and avoid any untoward incidents. The provincial home department wrote a letter…
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PTI to start protest movement from Balochistan, says Omar Ayub Khan
On Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan has announced that the former ruling party, along with a “grand opposition alliance,” would kick off a protest movement in Balochistan with the aim is to oppose alleged election rigging on February 8 and fight for the restoration of the constitution and democracy in the country.…
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US diplomat Donald Lu to testify on Feb 8 polls before Congress
The Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has been asked to appear before a congress panel to testify whether the February 8 polls in Pakistan were fair or not. Lu will testify during a hearing on March 20 as the former prime minister Imran…
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PTI to launch movement against alleged rigging in February 8 Polls
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Tuesday that his party is planning to launch a street movement against the “stealing” of their mandate by their opponents in the February 8 elections.“We will unite all political forces and will launch a movement within the law and Constitution,” said Qaiser while speaking to media persons…
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Imran Khan confirms writing letter to IMF
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said on Friday that he has written a letter to International Monetary Fund (IMF), asking to look at the matter of poll rigging in Pakistan. “The letter to the IMF has been written and will be dispatched today. If the country gets a loan in such a situation,…
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More than 120 million people will vote on February 8, says Murtaza Solangi
The Caretaker Information Minister, Murtaza Solangi, said on Monday that over 120 million people will vote on February 8, as the general elections are scheduled on the same date. According to PTV, he passed the remarks while addressing a ceremony. Murtaza Solangi also said that the caretaker government helped the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)…
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ECP ready to conduct polls on February 8, despite security challenges
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared on Thursday that it is determined and ready to conduct upcoming elections on February 8 as per schedule, despite facing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. With only one week remaining until the February 8 polls, election preparations and campaigns are in full swing. However,…
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ECP calls emergency meeting over worsening law and order
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to conduct a crucial meeting today, focusing on the worsening state of law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, as general elections are set to take place on February 8, The News reported on Thursday. In the past few weeks, there has been a significant…