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Two of incarcerated PTI chief Imran Khan’s lawyers said after meeting him in jail on Saturday that he was “willing to talk to all” but only on elections ... Show more

BREAKING NEWS: PTI’s Barrister Ali Zafar announced on Wednesday that Chairman Imran Khan would not be contesting intra-party polls scheduled for December 2 ... Show more

‘Minus-Zardari’ PPP offered six ministries to join Imran Khan-led govt: ex-president
thenews.com.pk/latest/1131780-minus-zardari-ppp-offered-six-ministries-to-join-imran-khan-led-govt-ex-president


Pakistan’s ex-premier returns from self-exile to country in turmoil: Sharif appeared poised to run for a fourth term as the country’s economy is in freefall and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/21/nawaz-sharif-return-pakistan/

Quick Glance: Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Returns for Political Comeback
- Three-time Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif will return home after four years of self-imposed exile.
- His return is timed ahead of the postponed January 2024 elections, amidst security, economic, and political crises.
- The PML-N anticipates that Sharif's political influence and charisma will boost their declining popularity.
- Sharif, who served as prime minister three times, was disqualified from politics due to corruption charges in 2017.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed its willingness to form an electoral alliance with its arch-rival, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) ... Show more

Pakistani court indicts former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets
apnews.com/article/pakistan-imran-khan-indictment-official-secrets-a3f267ef56991ec99f1f3e07264f4d2c

Quick Glance: Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - party
- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his deputy were indicted in a case of official secrets betrayal.
- The indictment is another blow for the jailed former cricket star ahead of the expected general elections in January.
- Khan's party announced plans to challenge the indictment.
- A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could result in a prison sentence of up to 14 years or even the death penalty, according to lawyers.

In a conciliatory tone, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday invited the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to join the Charter ... Show more

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday summoned the interior secretary to appear in person on Nov 13 to explain why PTI chief Imran Khan could ... Show more

Political parties welcome ECP announcement of election date : ANP casts doubt on ECP's announcement saying electoral body using delaying tactics
thenews.com.pk/latest/1125157-positive-development-political-parties-welcome-ecp-announcement-of-election-date


Pakistan announces February 8 date for delayed elections: A caretaker government has been in place in Pakistan since parliament was dissolved on August 9 ...
dw.com/en/pakistan-announces-february-8-date-for-delayed-elections/a-67288028


Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns: Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-67167601


"Will it be democratic process if Imran Khan is taken out of jail and allowed to run for elections opposite Nawaz Sharif?"
Find out what this PML-N ... Show more

Responding to recent accusations levelled against caretakers by two major political parties, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ... Show more

PTI ‘softens’ stance on rivals, forms body for 'political engagement': Imran Khan-led party has traditionally adopted rigid approach against political opponents
thenews.com.pk/latest/1127142-pti-softens-stance-on-rivals-forms-body-for-political-engagement-as-elections-near


Final list of fresh constituencies for elections on Nov 30: ECP holds meeting on preparations for general elections as date for staging the polls draws closer
thenews.com.pk/latest/1131772-final-list-of-fresh-constituencies-for-elections-on-nov-30


Uzair Younus on Pakistan’s Polycrisis: “Pakistan is facing a polycrisis and it is the convergence of political, economic, social, and security crises that makes ...
thediplomat.com/2023/11/uzair-younus-on-pakistans-polycrisis/

Quick Glance: Pakistan's Strategic Use of Afghan Refugees against the Taliban
- Islamabad wants Kabul to take real action against the TTP and is leveraging Afghan refugees as a bargaining chip.
- According to the UNHCR, Pakistan currently hosts 3.7 million Afghan refugees, with 700,000 fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in August 2021.
- The TTP's safe haven in Afghanistan hampers the effectiveness of major military operations by the Pakistan army against the group.
- The Taliban have suggested negotiations between Islamabad and the TTP to resolve their issues, but Pakistan is not interested, given the long history of failed attempts.

PML-N to clinch 125 seats from Punjab, claims Sanaullah: “We are regaining our position. It is not out of the blue,” says the PML-N leader
thenews.com.pk/latest/1130322-elections-2024-pml-n-to-clinch-125-seats-from-punjab-claims-sanaullah


Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said “fair” elections were possible without PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated in a graft case ... Show more
Quick Glance: Transparent Elections Possible Without Imran Khan: PM Kakar
- Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stated that free and fair elections can be held even without the incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.
- "The elections will be conducted by the ECP, not the military," he said, and emphasized the presence of a caretaker government to monitor and support the electoral process.
- Kakar highlighted that the current Chief Election Commissioner, Sikarnder Sultan Raja, was appointed by Imran Khan and questioned any potential bias.

Pakistan People's Party flirts with Imran Khan camp before elections: ISLAMABAD -- The second-largest party in the coalition that governed Pakistan until August ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Pakistan-People-s-Party-flirts-with-Imran-Khan-camp-before-elections


Minister meets PTI for ‘addressing concerns’ ahead of polls: Mahmood complains his party not being allowed to conduct electioneering compared to other political ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1120156-interim-minister-meets-pti-for-addressing-concerns-ahead-of-polls


It is unbecoming of a caretaker government with a limited mandate to resort to ad hominem criticism of an elected president over something that seems evident ... Show more

Imran disappointed with President Alvi for not announcing election date: LAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is disappointed with ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1115948-imran-disappointed-with-president-alvi-for-not-announcing-election-date


Polls in last week of January: ECP: ISLAMABAD: The general election is most likely to be conducted on January 28, as the Election Commission of Pakistan ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1112096-polls-in-last-week-of-january-ecp


Pakistan’s army is desperate to prevent the party of Imran Khan from winning next year’s general election. Nawaz Sharif, another former prime minister ... Show more

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharifs PML(N) faces online embarrassment over deleted poll
wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-nawaz-sharifs-pmln-faces-online-embarrassment-over-deleted-poll-656595


PTI to take part in elections at both provincial, national levels: Imran Khan-led party will nominate candidates from all constituencies for February 8 polls
thenews.com.pk/latest/1126505-pti-to-take-part-in-2024-general-elections-at-both-provincial-national-levels


No bat for Imran Khan? Pakistans election commission may take away PTIs electoral symbol
wionews.com/south-asia/no-bat-for-imran-khan-pakistans-election-commission-may-take-away-ptis-electoral-symbol-662157


With date set, Pakistan enters election season fraught with doubts: ISLAMABAD -- After months of speculation, Pakistan finally has an election date ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/With-date-set-Pakistan-enters-election-season-fraught-with-doubts


Nawaz Sharif to lead PML-N's election campaign starting Nov 10: PML-N supremo chairs party's in-person meeting at Jati Umra after returning from his four-year ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1124636-nawaz-sharif-to-lead-pml-ns-election-campaign-starting-nov-10


President Alvi says he will administer oath to Nawaz : In interview with US broadcaster, President Dr Arif Alvi says he is certain elections will be held on ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1129620-will-fulfil-responsibility-of-post-president-alvi-on-administering-oath-to-nawaz-sharif


'No institutional meddling in general elections,’ assures PM Kakar: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has pledged to ensure free and fair elections in ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1113629-no-institutional-meddling-in-general-elections-assures-pm-kakar


The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reserved judgements on the maintainability of pleas seeking the removal of Imran Khan as PTI’s head and opposing ... Show more

PTI seeks ECP’s detailed order on election symbol: PTI moved the Election Commission of Pakistan for issuing a detailed order on its verbal order of August 30 in ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1120661-pti-seeks-ecp-s-detailed-order-on-election-symbol


Another crisis likely in Pakistan as President Alvi to 'give poll date anytime soon'
thenews.com.pk/latest/1108866-another-crisis-likely-in-pakistan-as-president-to-give-poll-date-anytime-soon


Not for president to give poll date: Kakar: ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Monday said giving the elections date is not president’s ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1108941-not-for-president-to-give-poll-date-kakar


Bilawal 'at odds' with Zardari over tranparency of polls: PPP Chairman Bilawal hints that the results of the poll might have been pre-decided
thenews.com.pk/latest/1130818-bilawal-at-odds-with-zardari-over-tranparency-of-polls


Retracing President Arif Alvi's turbulent tenure: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Dr Arif Alvi assumed the office of President of Pakistan in 2018 after winning the ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1108050-retracing-president-arif-alvis-turbulent-tenure


‘Selected Raj’ will not be accepted anymore, says Bilawal: PPP chairman says people will answer those who attacked the state installations on May 9 in the ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1128692-selected-raj-will-not-be-accepted-anymore-bilawal


PTI allowed to take part in elections, clarifies Solangi after PM Karkar's remarks
thenews.com.pk/latest/1113671-pti-allowed-to-take-part-in-elections-clarifies-solangi-after-pm-remarks


Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday appeared irked with what he said was the media “misquoting” his remarks that “fair elections” were ... Show more

In one of the worst-kept secrets, former PTI leader Raja Riaz on Saturday officially joined the PML-N — the very party against whose government he served as ... Show more
Quick Glance: Raja Riaz joins PML-N ahead of election
- Meeting between Riaz and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London on September 16, 2023.
- Riaz intends to run in the general elections from Faisalabad.
- Riaz expresses trust in Nawaz Sharif's leadership.
- Warm welcome planned for the return of the PML-N supremo.

Pakistan caretaker government appears to favour Imran Khan's foes, election commission says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-caretaker-govt-appears-favour-imran-khans-foes-election-commission-2023-09-14/


Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday appeared irked with what he said was the media “misquoting” his remarks that “fair elections” were ... Show more

PM Kakar sees ‘victim card’ behind ‘level-playing field’ allegations: “Holding elections at the earliest is our utmost priority,” says caretaker prime minister
thenews.com.pk/latest/1130576-pm-kakar-sees-victim-card-behind-level-playing-field-allegations


Borders situation not to impact polls: PM Kakar: ISLAMABAD: In a bid to end the uncertainty surrounding the general election, Caretaker Prime Minister ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1110578-borders-situation-not-to-impact-polls-kakar


Pakistan’s Looming Constitutional Crisis Could Hurt Imran Khan: President Arif Alvi, who is close to the former prime minister’s party, has acted ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/pakistans-looming-constitutional-crisis-could-hurt-imran-khan/


"The interim government seems to be getting itself mired in unnecessary political controversy at a time when it should be reassuring people of its ... Show more

Pakistan: The freedom and unfreedom of Nawaz Sharif: The former prime minister may likely to return to power within the next few months ...
scroll.in/article/1059306/pakistan-the-freedom-and-unfreedom-of-nawaz-sharif


With date set, Pakistan enters election season fraught with doubts: ISLAMABAD -- After months of speculation, Pakistan finally has an election date ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/With-date-set-Pakistan-enters-election-season-fraught-with-doubts


Political parties split over ECP's announcement of election date: Parties in the former ruling alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement viewed the announcement of ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1112046-political-parties-split-over-ecps-announcement-of-election-date


Targeting young voters: Young voters are likely to play a decisive role in the upcoming general elections in Pakistan. According to data released by the Election ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1115164-targeting-young-voters


"Is Imran Khan more corrupt than some of the other politicians and party leaders in our politics? Is he more corrupt than some of the current and past ... Show more

"Great fast bowlers have hunted in pairs. Pakistan had Wasim and Waqar. Imran Khan had Sarfraz Nawaz. The captain later developed great pairings with ... Show more

A Jailed Imran Khan Looms Over Pakistan’s Upcoming Elections: The question remains whether any ballot can be free and fair with Pakistan’s most popular party ...
time.com/6316623/pakistan-elections-imran-khan-jail/


Pakistan: Imran Khan To Be Probed for Sedition Before Elections: Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be probed for sedition ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-21/imran-khan-to-be-probed-for-sedition-before-pakistan-elections


Pakistan: PTI seeks fair elections as workers clash with police during party convention
wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pti-urges-fair-elections-as-workers-clash-with-police-during-party-convention-663103


Imran Khan may be legally barred from contesting polls: PM Kakar: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has clarified that it would not be in the interim ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1114611-imran-khan-may-be-legally-barred-from-contesting-polls-pm-kakar


#FPVideo : Washington "Explains" Why U.S. Ambassador Met Pak Poll Panel Chief | Watch
With Pak President and Election Commission at loggerheads over ... Show more

What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means: It signals a fair level of confidence in upcoming elections being fair and inclusive, and that he will be treated ...
thediplomat.com/2023/10/what-nawaz-sharifs-return-to-pakistan-means/


PTI plea seeking elections in 90 days returned by SC with objections: ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday returned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1109831-pti-plea-seeking-elections-in-90-days-returned-by-sc-with-objections


Pakistan's Prime Minister Dismisses Idea of Military Manipulating Coming Elections
time.com/6316948/pakistan-prime-minister-election-manipulation-military/


"Whatever Constituency": Imran Khan Challenges Nawaz Sharif For Pak Polls
ndtv.com/world-news/whatever-constituency-imran-khan-challenges-nawaz-sharif-for-pak-polls-4512750


Jailed Imran Khan chooses lawyer Gohar Khan as his pick for PTI Chairman for Pakistan Election#ImranKhan #GoharKhan #PakistanElection
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