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Consensus at midnight paves way for ‘PDM 2.0’

Consensus at midnight paves way for ‘PDM 2.0’

Zardari named as next president, Shehbaz to be premier; PML-N to get NA speaker; Senate chairmanship to go to PPP.
Updated 21 Feb, 2024 10:59am
Bilawal says Zardari to be PPP’s candidate for president

Bilawal says Zardari to be PPP’s candidate for president

PML-N’s Malik Ahmad alleges PTI ‘inciting hate’ against govt officials

PML-N’s Malik Ahmad alleges PTI ‘inciting hate’ against govt officials

ECP yet to notify results of majority of independents

ECP yet to notify results of majority of independents

Rawalpindi commissioner surrenders to police after poll rigging bombshell

Rawalpindi commissioner surrenders to police after poll rigging bombshell

Murad tipped as CM as PPP set to rule Sindh for fourth time in a row

Murad tipped as CM as PPP set to rule Sindh for fourth time in a row

PPP, PML-N unable to finalise ‘give and take’ in coalition talks

PPP, PML-N unable to finalise ‘give and take’ in coalition talks

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Smokers’ corner: Riding the emotional vote

Smokers’ corner: Riding the emotional vote

‘My fellow Pakistanis’: What the nation would ideally like to hear from any incoming prime minister

‘My fellow Pakistanis’: What the nation would ideally like to hear from any incoming prime minister

Pakistan now appears gripped by chaos as hopes of post-election clarity evaporate

Pakistan now appears gripped by chaos as hopes of post-election clarity evaporate

Jatoi, others get bail in poll violence case from ATC in Sindh

Jatoi has been booked under relevant sections of ATA and PPC for opening fire and injuring three PPP workers at Ali Buksh Machi polling station.
A Correspondent Updated 20 Feb, 2024 09:26am
PTI demands CEC, CJP resign after ‘revelations’ by Rawalpindi commissioner

PTI demands CEC, CJP resign after ‘revelations’ by Rawalpindi commissioner

PPP calls for inquiry; PML-N rejects charges, questions Rawalpindi commissioner's mental state.
Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:52am
Nationalists reject election results of Balochistan

Nationalists reject election results of Balochistan

PkMAP, BNP-M, NP and HDP announce province-wide strike today to protest ‘vote rigging’.
The Newspaper's Staff Correspondent Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:33am
PTI, police face off in several cities amid protests against ‘rigging’

PTI, police face off in several cities amid protests against ‘rigging’

Elderly men, women among those taken into custody; demonstrators in several cities want "stolen" mandate restored.
Mansoor Malik Updated 18 Feb, 2024 10:54am
PTI asks institutions to rectify ‘flawed’ poll results

PTI asks institutions to rectify ‘flawed’ poll results

Party supporters stage protest outside office of provincial election commissioner, demand judiciary and state institutions intervene.
Imran Ayub Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:18am
Trenches dug up outside NPC before PTI protesters’ arrival

Trenches dug up outside NPC before PTI protesters’ arrival

Party leader terms it an attack on freedom of expression and speech.
Ikram Junaidi Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:19am
PPP loses majority, PML-N gains ground in Kohlu repoll

PPP loses majority, PML-N gains ground in Kohlu repoll

PML-N’s Nawab Jangeez Khan Marri wins PB-9 Kohlu seat.
Saleem Shahid Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:33am
Sharjeel hints at talks with PTI

Sharjeel hints at talks with PTI

Says party’s doors open for dialogue with anyone for country’s sake.
Tahir Siddiqui Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am
PTI to stage protest in Peshawar today against ‘rigging’

PTI to stage protest in Peshawar today against ‘rigging’

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by PTI provincial president and candidate for chief minister’s slot Ali Ameen Gandapur.
Dawn Report Updated 17 Feb, 2024 01:09pm
PTI candidate detained in Gujrat; police unaware

PTI candidate detained in Gujrat; police unaware

Sajid Yousaf Channi has challenged the unofficial results announced by the RO of NA-63 declaring PML-Q's Chaudhry Hussain Elahi as the winner.
Our Correspondent Updated 17 Feb, 2024 04:37pm
Elections have lost credibility  entirely, says Pattan

Elections have lost credibility entirely, says Pattan

Demands audit of Form 47 in light of Form 45 of each constituency under supervision of sessions judges.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 19 Feb, 2024 12:10pm
Resolving to sit in opposition, PTI announces protest plan

Resolving to sit in opposition, PTI announces protest plan

Party to kick off nationwide demos against "rigging" today; Qaiser, other leaders meet Sherpao, Liaquat Baloch; efforts underway for "backdoor contacts" with PPP.
Syed Irfan Raza | Kalbe Ali Updated 17 Feb, 2024 07:53am
Balochistan protesters won’t disperse until those ‘originally’ elected notified

Balochistan protesters won’t disperse until those ‘originally’ elected notified

Four-party alliance calls for strike today; highways reopened allowing the traffic to the provinces.
Saleem Shahid Updated 17 Feb, 2024 01:18pm
PPP to issue white paper on poll ‘rigging’

PPP to issue white paper on poll ‘rigging’

PPP provincial president claims that his party candidates had been defeated through rigging in many places, including Khyber Pakhtounkhwa.
Bureau Report Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am
Javed Latif asks PML-N to let PTI form govt

Javed Latif asks PML-N to let PTI form govt

"If this decision is taken (by PML-N) then I will tell for whom rigging was committed and who was its mastermind,” says Latif.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am
Omar Ayub gets protective bail in 24 cases

Omar Ayub gets protective bail in 24 cases

PHC asks PTI leader to appear before relevant courts by March 16.
Bureau Report Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am
PPP seeks share in Punjab for backing ‘N’ in Centre

PPP seeks share in Punjab for backing ‘N’ in Centre

PML-N stalwarts oppose move to "wear crown of thorns"; favour allowing PPP, PTI to form next govt.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 17 Feb, 2024 08:09am
PM Kakar vows to resolve issues till last working day

PM Kakar vows to resolve issues till last working day

Says govt striving to remove all obstacles to uninterrupted supply of electricity to the people of Karachi.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 17 Feb, 2024 06:40pm
CJP-led bench to hear plea to annul ‘rigged’ polls on Feb 19

CJP-led bench to hear plea to annul ‘rigged’ polls on Feb 19

Petitioner urges a stay on govt formation; seeks fresh elections within 30 days under judicial supervision.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 17 Feb, 2024 01:25pm
‘Army has tested everyone’: GDA foresees martial law

‘Army has tested everyone’: GDA foresees martial law

Pir Pagara claims "payment was made and elections sold three months ago".
Mohammad Hussain Khan Updated 17 Feb, 2024 11:05am
PML-N boosts efforts to woo independents for coalition govt

PML-N boosts efforts to woo independents for coalition govt

16 MPAs-elect, and four MNAs-elect taken on board so far, party sources claim.
Zulqernain Tahir Updated 17 Feb, 2024 09:37am
Clarity on coalition’s power-sharing formula likely today

Clarity on coalition’s power-sharing formula likely today

PPP circles suggest custodians of both houses may be from Sindh; PML-N floats Ayaz Sadiq as counter-offer to PPP names for NA speaker.
Syed Irfan Raza Published 16 Feb, 2024 07:51am
Case against 215 PTI workers for staging rally in Sahiwal

Case against 215 PTI workers for staging rally in Sahiwal

The FIR states that the protest rally took place on the road and streets without permission.
Our Correspondent Updated 17 Feb, 2024 02:13pm
ECP rejects Nawaz’s plea against Mansehra defeat

ECP rejects Nawaz’s plea against Mansehra defeat

Withholds Awn’s victory notification; orders probe into NA-27 rigging allegation.
Iftikhar A. Khan Published 16 Feb, 2024 07:11am
PTI says Feb 8 polls to be remembered for ‘biggest voter fraud’

PTI says Feb 8 polls to be remembered for ‘biggest voter fraud’

PML-N's Marriyum Aurangzeb says PTI only trying to "spread anarchy" and repeat events of May 9.
Dawn.com Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:28pm
PTI breaks the ice with perennial nemesis Fazl

PTI breaks the ice with perennial nemesis Fazl

Both sides find common ground on rigging in elections; PTI nominee for Balochistan CM slot didn’t contest election on any PA seat.
Malik Asad | Kalbe Ali Updated 16 Feb, 2024 09:12am
PML-N ‘blowing hot and cold’ over PTI patch-up

PML-N ‘blowing hot and cold’ over PTI patch-up

The initial suggestion for a reconciliatory approach with all parties was proffered by senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique.
Updated 16 Feb, 2024 10:21am
PTI-backed MPA-elect joins PPP

PTI-backed MPA-elect joins PPP

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-backed independent candidate Ameer Muhammad Khan, who won from PP-89, Bhakkar, has joined the Pakistan People’s Party.
The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 16 Feb, 2024 11:03am
PML-N yet to make up mind on Balochistan CM slot

PML-N yet to make up mind on Balochistan CM slot

Party leaders ask protesting candidates not to "waste time" in strikes.
Saleem Shahid Updated 16 Feb, 2024 08:22am
ECP power to withdraw electoral symbol challenged

ECP power to withdraw electoral symbol challenged

Lawyer files public interest plea in LHC, assailing the vires of Sec­tion 215 of Elec­tions Act 2017.
Wajih Ahmad Sheikh Updated 16 Feb, 2024 07:34am
The Sharif brothers — fourth time’s the charm?

The Sharif brothers — fourth time’s the charm?

Bilawal — from Bhutto’s scion to a shrewd political operator

Bilawal — from Bhutto’s scion to a shrewd political operator

Imran Khan — out of sight but not out of mind

Imran Khan — out of sight but not out of mind

Saad Rizvi — a political dark horse?

Saad Rizvi — a political dark horse?

Sherpao shows reservations over election results

Sherpao shows reservations over election results

Jahangir Tareen — looking to deliver on the promise of ‘Naya Pakistan’?

Jahangir Tareen — looking to deliver on the promise of ‘Naya Pakistan’?

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui — the saviour of urban Sindh?

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui — the saviour of urban Sindh?

Maryam Nawaz — PML-N’s heir apparent

Maryam Nawaz — PML-N’s heir apparent

Sirajul Haq — JI emir out to recapture elusive electoral success

Sirajul Haq — JI emir out to recapture elusive electoral success

Fazlur Rehman — KP’s comeback kid?

Fazlur Rehman — KP’s comeback kid?

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi — From ‘mitti pao’ to a defiant stand

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi — From ‘mitti pao’ to a defiant stand

Pervez Khattak — a ‘candidate’ for all seasons

Pervez Khattak — a ‘candidate’ for all seasons

Asif Ali Zardari — dealmaker extraordinaire

Asif Ali Zardari — dealmaker extraordinaire

Aimal Wali Khan — can he resuscitate the ANP’s fortunes this time?

Aimal Wali Khan — can he resuscitate the ANP’s fortunes this time?

What will become of the Sheikh of Lal Haveli?

What will become of the Sheikh of Lal Haveli?

Saveera Prakash — the trailblazer from Buner

Saveera Prakash — the trailblazer from Buner

Dr Syed Ali Salman — The Nazimabadi who wants people to be connected to their reps

Dr Syed Ali Salman — The Nazimabadi who wants people to be connected to their reps

Kohistani woman determined not to let ‘edict’ foil her election bid

Kohistani woman determined not to let ‘edict’ foil her election bid

Barrister Umair Niazi — thrust into political spotlight in Mianwali

Barrister Umair Niazi — thrust into political spotlight in Mianwali

For Kashmore’s Begum Khatoon, ‘fear is not an option’

For Kashmore’s Begum Khatoon, ‘fear is not an option’

Muzamil Kakar — punching above his weight in NA-127

Muzamil Kakar — punching above his weight in NA-127

Iqbal Jahan — vying to become the workers’ voice in Islamabad

Iqbal Jahan — vying to become the workers’ voice in Islamabad

Nayyab Ali — vying to change attitude and laws

Nayyab Ali — vying to change attitude and laws

Dr Naveedullah Khan wants to heal Peshawar

Dr Naveedullah Khan wants to heal Peshawar

Aqraba Fatima — youngblood from Zulfikar Bhutto’s hometown

Aqraba Fatima — youngblood from Zulfikar Bhutto’s hometown

Sana Durrani — overlooked but not out of the race for Quetta’s PB-43

Sana Durrani — overlooked but not out of the race for Quetta’s PB-43

Ahmed Shabbar — vying for ‘a green revolution in grey Karachi’

Ahmed Shabbar — vying for ‘a green revolution in grey Karachi’

Sobia Khan — standing up for trans rights in KP

Sobia Khan — standing up for trans rights in KP

Dr Zeba Waqar — YouTuber, preacher battles political bigwigs in Lahore’s NA-122

Dr Zeba Waqar — YouTuber, preacher battles political bigwigs in Lahore’s NA-122

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf

Pakistan Peoples Party

Pakistan Peoples Party

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan

Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party

Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party

PTI-Parliamentarians

PTI-Parliamentarians

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam — Fazl

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam — Fazl

Grand Democratic Alliance

Grand Democratic Alliance

Jamaat-i-Islami

Jamaat-i-Islami

Karachi takes leap in the dark to unmask shrouded destiny

Karachi takes leap in the dark to unmask shrouded destiny

An electoral thriller set to unfold in Karachi’s district Central

An electoral thriller set to unfold in Karachi’s district Central

Balochistan stuck in a time warp as it goes to polls

Balochistan stuck in a time warp as it goes to polls

PTI nominees likely to give tough time to PML-N in urban Faisalabad

PTI nominees likely to give tough time to PML-N in urban Faisalabad

The fickle south rears its head in Punjab

The fickle south rears its head in Punjab

Old guard, electables ready to seal victory for PPP in Sukkur division

Old guard, electables ready to seal victory for PPP in Sukkur division

Return of alienated leader bolsters PPP’s prospects for clean sweep in Jamshoro

Return of alienated leader bolsters PPP’s prospects for clean sweep in Jamshoro

Disquiet on Karachi’s western front: Orangi a tough battle to win

Disquiet on Karachi’s western front: Orangi a tough battle to win

Nawaz, Maryam have a fair chance in Lahore’s NA-130, NA-119

Nawaz, Maryam have a fair chance in Lahore’s NA-130, NA-119

With polls around the corner, Sanghar witnesses frenzied electioneering by evenly-poised PPP, GDA

With polls around the corner, Sanghar witnesses frenzied electioneering by evenly-poised PPP, GDA

Tough contest expected between PPP, MQM-P in Karachi’s Keamari

Tough contest expected between PPP, MQM-P in Karachi’s Keamari

New political order prevails as tribal districts head to polls

New political order prevails as tribal districts head to polls

Central Punjab — A bumpy ride on the ‘G.T. Road to power’

Central Punjab — A bumpy ride on the ‘G.T. Road to power’

Lower Sindh – a storied land of political dynasties

Lower Sindh – a storied land of political dynasties

Islamabad set to be ‘uphill battle’ for major political parties

Islamabad set to be ‘uphill battle’ for major political parties

Malir — a district cobbled together to carve out electoral win

Malir — a district cobbled together to carve out electoral win

The ‘kingmaker’ of KP politics

The ‘kingmaker’ of KP politics

Hope and political discontent in Makran

Hope and political discontent in Makran

The Hazara front

The Hazara front

Which way will ‘martial’ Chakwal vote

Which way will ‘martial’ Chakwal vote

In absence of veterans, Murree searches for ‘suitable’ candidate

In absence of veterans, Murree searches for ‘suitable’ candidate

Will Rawalpindi go back to the Nawaz league, again?

Will Rawalpindi go back to the Nawaz league, again?

GDA’s Jatois, disgruntled leaders challenge PPP’s dominance in Dadu

GDA’s Jatois, disgruntled leaders challenge PPP’s dominance in Dadu

Will PTI rise again from Karachi’s eastern horizon?

Will PTI rise again from Karachi’s eastern horizon?

MQM-P may stage a comeback on Korangi’s three NA seats

MQM-P may stage a comeback on Korangi’s three NA seats

PPP gets new lease of life in Chakwal

PPP gets new lease of life in Chakwal

Tough contests expected in Lodhran: PML-N’s Baloch may prove a hard nut to crack for Tareen

Tough contests expected in Lodhran: PML-N’s Baloch may prove a hard nut to crack for Tareen

‘Smooth sailing’ for PPP in Shaheed Benazirabad

‘Smooth sailing’ for PPP in Shaheed Benazirabad

Three-way fight heats up in Lakki’s PK-105

Three-way fight heats up in Lakki’s PK-105

‘N’-PTI neck-and-neck fight expected in Chitral’s NA-1

‘N’-PTI neck-and-neck fight expected in Chitral’s NA-1

The day Pakistan voted in defiance… and hope

The day Pakistan voted in defiance… and hope

Rise of Muttahida, GDA’s defeat in election surprise voters in Sindh

Rise of Muttahida, GDA’s defeat in election surprise voters in Sindh

Can independents elect Pakistan’s first-ever truly independent PM? That and other questions answered

Can independents elect Pakistan’s first-ever truly independent PM? That and other questions answered

The govt must ensure there are no internet disruptions on polling day

The govt must ensure there are no internet disruptions on polling day

The ineffable Maulana Fazlur Rehman is back in the game

The ineffable Maulana Fazlur Rehman is back in the game

How religious does your party have to be to win an election in Pakistan?

How religious does your party have to be to win an election in Pakistan?

Can the shadow of 2022’s deadly deluge swing flood-hit voters?

Can the shadow of 2022’s deadly deluge swing flood-hit voters?

Reflections from elections past: Will Feb 8 be any different?

Reflections from elections past: Will Feb 8 be any different?

Elections 2024: Swinging between the victor and the vanquished

Elections 2024: Swinging between the victor and the vanquished

Tall claims or astute plans? Big promises made by political parties in their election manifestos

Tall claims or astute plans? Big promises made by political parties in their election manifestos

Gendering the vote: Political manifestos through a woman’s lens

Gendering the vote: Political manifestos through a woman’s lens

The Chaudharys of Gujrat tread uncharted waters

The Chaudharys of Gujrat tread uncharted waters

Under militancy’s shadow, political canvassing takes a back seat

Under militancy’s shadow, political canvassing takes a back seat

Why the PTA must come clean about the ‘upgrade’ causing internet disruptions

Why the PTA must come clean about the ‘upgrade’ causing internet disruptions

76 years on, Pakistan’s minorities struggle to make their voice heard through the ballot

76 years on, Pakistan’s minorities struggle to make their voice heard through the ballot

Which way will ‘martial’ Chakwal vote

Which way will ‘martial’ Chakwal vote

To the victor go the rolling stones

To the victor go the rolling stones

Inflation, debt and IMF — What economic challenges lie ahead for the new government

Inflation, debt and IMF — What economic challenges lie ahead for the new government

Dismantling democracy: A hybrid guide for the judiciary

Dismantling democracy: A hybrid guide for the judiciary

Why climate change must be central to every party’s agenda this election cycle

Why climate change must be central to every party’s agenda this election cycle

Satire: Fast-forward February 8 — what could happen on election day

Satire: Fast-forward February 8 — what could happen on election day

Politics of disenfranchisement: Why Pakistan’s youth no longer believes in the sanctity of the vote

Politics of disenfranchisement: Why Pakistan’s youth no longer believes in the sanctity of the vote

Pakistan’s electoral system — an illusion of true representation

Pakistan’s electoral system — an illusion of true representation

Survey results: Majority of Dawn.com readers will vote in Feb 8 polls, but distrust electoral process

Survey results: Majority of Dawn.com readers will vote in Feb 8 polls, but distrust electoral process

Deepfakes, real resistance: How PTI’s digital warriors are keeping the party alive

Deepfakes, real resistance: How PTI’s digital warriors are keeping the party alive

Can ‘untested’ system wipe memories of RTS fiasco?

Can ‘untested’ system wipe memories of RTS fiasco?

Uptick in terror attacks alarms KP security apparatus

Uptick in terror attacks alarms KP security apparatus

Ensuring democratic continuity becomes costlier every time

Ensuring democratic continuity becomes costlier every time

The (political) science behind delimitation

The (political) science behind delimitation

Online rallies, AI script: New threats loom ahead of 2024 polls

Online rallies, AI script: New threats loom ahead of 2024 polls

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