ISLAMABAD: The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite scattered protests in a few regions. Read More: TTAP strike over ‘poll rigging’ sees mixed response In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, markets, business centres and public transport services remained fully […]
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TTAP sets up committees to plan February 8 strike
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday announced the formation of international, national and provincial committees to coordinate a nationwide strike planned for February 8, aimed at protesting alleged rigging in the 2024 general election. Read More: TTAP to start public contact movement from January 8 In a statement, the alliance said the strike […]
New ordinance likely to delay Islamabad local govt elections
ISLAMABAD: Local government elections in Islamabad are expected to be postponed after President Asif Ali Zardari approved an ordinance amending the Local Government Act 2015. Read More: Islamabad LG Act amended, city polls reset The ordinance replaces the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) with three town corporations and grants the government-appointed administrator additional powers and an indefinite […]
Opposition leader appointment set as NA session summoned
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Monday, paving the way for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. The development follows the withdrawal of petitions by PTI’s Omar Ayub in the Supreme Court and high courts challenging his removal, which had previously delayed the process. Read More: Speaker, […]
India Bangladesh relations strained ahead of Bangladesh elections
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: Relations between India and Bangladesh have frayed sharply over the past year, reaching new lows as parliamentary elections in Bangladesh loom. The rift intensified after the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former leader, who fled to India and now faces criticism from Dhaka for remaining in exile rather than returning to face […]
Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run elections
Myanmar’s junta held the second phase of elections on Sunday that democracy watchdogs warn will let the military prolong its rule, opening polling in the constituency of deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The armed forces have ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, snatching back power in a 2021 coup after a […]
PSB begins scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has initiated a nationwide scrutiny of hockey clubs in coordination with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as part of governance reforms aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility in the forthcoming PHF elections, according to a press release. A PSB spokesperson said the scrutiny process has been launched under a PSB-approved […]
Pro-military party dominates first phase of Myanmar elections
YANGON: Myanmar pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed a sweeping victory in the first phase of the junta-run elections, official results released Monday showed. The party won 89 of 102 lower house seats, equating to nearly 87% of the contested seats, while remaining positions went largely to small ethnic minority parties. Read More: […]
DIG reviews security for Lahore Bar elections
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations,Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran on Friday held a meeting with representatives of the Lahore Bar Association,including its President Mubashir Rehman and reviewed security arrangements for the upcoming annual Lahore Bar elections. During the meeting,a detailed discussion was held on measures to ensure foolproof security and maintenance of law and order during […]
Karachi Bar Association annual elections postponed
The annual elections of the Karachi Bar Association were postponed on Thursday due to deterioration in the health of the chief election commissioner. The decision to postpone the elections was taken after a meeting at the Sindh High Court (SHC). The next date for the elections would be announced later after consultations.