Pakistan Elections

Pakistan Agrees To A "Transparent" Probe Into Poll Rigging Allegations

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Major political parties like the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have alleged that the votes cast at various polling stations were changed behind closed doors after their polling agents were thrown out.

As Imran Khan Prepares To Become Pak PM, Rift Appears Within Opposition

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is poised to become the country's new prime minister as the Opposition alliance fell apart over the nomination of his challenger ahead of today's election in Parliament.

Pak's Newly-Elected National Assembly Will Meet Tomorrow To Elect PM

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 16, 2018

Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly will meet tomorrow to elect the prime minister, as cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan's victory has become almost certain after a rift emerged in the grand opposition alliance over the candidature of PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif.

Presidential Election On September 4, Says Pakistan Election Body

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

Pakistan will hold presidential elections on September 4 to elect President Mamnoon Hussain's successor at the end of his five-year-tenure, the pakistan election commission announced today.

PM Modi's Call To Imran Khan After Polls Is Positive Development: Envoy

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 14, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to congratulate him for winning the elections is a positive development, Islamabad's envoy to New Delhi said today and expressed the hope that such steps could lead to betterment of ties.

Newly Elected Pakistan Parliament To Meet For The First Tomorrow

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 12, 2018

Pakistan's newly-elected parliament will meet for the first time tomorrow for to start the process of transition and handing over powers to the new government.

Pak Poll Body Demands Apology From Imran Khan For Code Violation: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2018

Pakistan's election commission on Thursday demanded a signed apology from the country's Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan, for violating the electoral code of conduct while casting his vote in the general election on July 25, according to media reports.

Pak Court Stays Recount In Lahore Seat Narrowly Won By Imran Khan

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 8, 2018

In a major relief to Imran Khan, the Pakistan Supreme Court today suspended a recount in a National Assembly constituency in Lahore where the cricketer-turned-politician had narrowly defeated his rival in the July 25 general elections.

Pak Chief Election Commissioner "Slept" Through Polls, Says Chief Justice

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Taking a swipe at Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner Justice (Retired) Sardar Muhammad Raza, Pakistan's Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that he called him thrice on polling day but he didn't pick up and was likely sleeping.

Imran Khan's Swearing-In In Jeopardy As Poll Panel Withholds Notification

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Pakistan's election commission on Tuesday withheld the victory notifications of Imran Khan from two of the five constituencies from where he contested in the July 25 general elections, possibly jeopardising his plans to be sworn-in as the new prime minister.

How Phone App, Kept Under Wraps, Served Up Imran Khan's Pak Election Win

World News | Reuters | Sunday August 5, 2018

A phone app and a database of more than 50 million voters were key weapons in the successful campaign of cricket legend Imran Khan in last month's general election, though rivals allege Khan also received clandestine aid from Pakistan's powerful military.

Ministers' Enclave Would Be Official Residence Of Imran Khan: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 1, 2018

A house in the Ministers' Enclave in Islamabad will be declared the official residence of Imran Khan, who is set to become Pakistan's new prime minister, as his private house is vulnerable to threats, according to a media report.

Imran Khan May Invite PM Modi To Oath Ceremony, Says His Party

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 1, 2018

Imran Khan's party - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI - is considering inviting leaders of SAARC countries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his oath taking ceremony as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, a party official said today.

US Warns Against IMF Bailout For Pak That Could Help Pay Off China Loans

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 31, 2018

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Monday that any potential International Monetary Fund bailout for Pakistan's new government should not provide funds to pay off Chinese lenders.

Imran Khan's Party Claims Majority In Pakistan After Coalition Talks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 30, 2018

Imran Khan's party announced Monday it has acquired enough seats in Pakistan's lower house through coalition talks to form a majority government.