Elections 2024
Populist or illiberal forces that come to power through a democratic process are the result of a contradiction in democracy.
Published 03 Dec, 2023 07:11am
Elections, no matter how far from ideal, serve as a release valve for the have-nots in particular.
Updated 03 Dec, 2023 03:52pm
Ahsan Iqbal says the amendment is complete and will meet its spirits of devolution of power.
Updated 03 Dec, 2023 10:28am
ECP official alleges there is "pressure" that even hard copies should not be shared with the media.
Updated 03 Dec, 2023 08:11am
Says the country has been trapped in a "vicious circle" for the last 75 years.
Updated 03 Dec, 2023 08:41am
Says PML-N, PTI indulging in "politics of hate", calls for talks with Chaman protesters.
Updated 03 Dec, 2023 07:47am
Warns that if PML-N were to come to power, it would continue pursuing "politics of revenge and vested interests".
Published 02 Dec, 2023 08:04pm
Imran’s party not being allowed to hold public meetings, the high court observes.
Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:47am
Accuses provincial election commission of corruption.
Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:58am
Official indicates the poll schedule might be announced around Dec 14; CEC invites MQM for talks on Monday.
Updated 02 Dec, 2023 07:33am
Says there is a "big question mark" on how beneficial summoning ex-army chief Bajwa, former spymaster Faiz would be for the country.
Updated 01 Dec, 2023 09:31pm
Last year’s devastating floods, have created a huge challenge for electoral authorities.
Published 01 Dec, 2023 09:06am
Karachi gains one NA and three PA seats; six tribal districts added to KP’s NA tally.
Updated 01 Dec, 2023 07:37am
"Unfortunately, Islamabad does not see that Balochistan is the heart [of Pakistan]," he says.
Updated 30 Nov, 2023 06:50pm
Pleas cite security issues and snowfall in several districts as reasons to seek the postponement of elections.
Published 30 Nov, 2023 07:27am
PHC wonders why complaints are coming in from one party only.
Updated 30 Nov, 2023 10:12am
Says it has decided to approach Pemra against “peddlers of fake news” so legal action can be initiated against them.
Published 29 Nov, 2023 11:33pm
Most IPP leaders believe party should seek an identity beyond PML-N’s shadow to succeed in Punjab.
Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:25am
It was a snub that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will not find easy to recover from.
Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:46am
Permissible spending limits for election campaigns have been increased.
Updated 27 Nov, 2023 09:55am
Indifference towards polls will foment despair and suspicion that state-machinery is managed and the right to choose a leadership stands erased.
Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:14am
Observer believes move aimed at showing who is the real boss in PPP.
Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:48am
Writes letter to chief election commissioner, says party witnessed no let-up in "ongoing oppression and suppression" against members and supporters.
Updated 26 Nov, 2023 08:26am
PML-N, MQM, JUI-F, ANP and GDA vow to end "15-year rule of corruption".
Updated 25 Nov, 2023 10:30am
Party's denial comes after Bilawal left the country for Dubai following Zardari's remarks that he was still not "fully trained" in politics.
Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:36pm
Calls police officer as PTI alleges harassment over workers convention plans.
Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:18am
Report on redrawn constituencies to be published on Nov 30; over 1,400 objections to delimitation filed.
Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:01am
Says Bilawal more talented, educated and better spoken than him but “experience is experience”.
Published 23 Nov, 2023 10:08pm
PTI's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan "extremely upset" by the verdict, says will challenge it before "relevant forums".
Updated 23 Nov, 2023 03:07pm
Ghulam Ali says "rumours should not be spread about general elections".
Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:42am
