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Uncertainty ahead for Pakistan after indecisive election
Pakistan has weeks of political uncertainty ahead following its indecisive election, analysts said Monday, with dozens of constituency results facing challenges in court and rival parties negotiating possible coalitions
12 February 2024, 08:54 AM
PTI to join hands with ‘another’ to get reserved seats
Barrister Gohar says firm no to power-sharing talks with PML-N or PPP, claims they would prefer to sit in opposition
12 February 2024, 05:55 AM
Coalition talks gather pace in Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who got the most seats in recently concluded polls in the country, yesterday held “successful” talks with the Pakistan Peoples Party of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who came third, in an early sign that the country is heading towards a unity government.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Philippines landslide death toll jumps to 54 dead
The death toll from a massive Philippine landslide near a gold mine abruptly rose to 54 yesterday, local officials said.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Taiwan detects more Chinese balloons
Taiwan’s defence ministry said yesterday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM
What happens next as no party gains majority
Pakistan’s national election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant violence, political turmoil and questions of transparency.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Pakistan coalition talks hit first bump
MQM denies deal with PML-N; PTI claims it won 170 seats in polls, moves court over alleged irregularities
11 February 2024, 15:59 PM
Indo-Bangla trade through Sultanganj port to open tomorrow
The first cargo vessels carrying stones will be flagged off by India's Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shantanu Thakur from Maia inland customs port tomorrow morning
11 February 2024, 13:49 PM
Pakistan polls: PTI-backed independents lead in final count
Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed
11 February 2024, 09:58 AM
Pakistan election: All roads lead to coalition
Two of Pakistan's major political parties — the PML-N and PPP — are making hectic efforts to form government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan
11 February 2024, 07:50 AM
Khan’s sister says Sharif’s claim to election victory is an ‘insult to Pakistanis’
Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, has said PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's premature declaration of victory in polls is an "insult to Pakistanis"
11 February 2024, 05:08 AM
Can Pakistan form govt on split election results?
Two days after Pakistan’s general elections were held, a split mandate has emerged among the big three parties and there is little clarity about who will be able to form a government.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Pakistan yesterday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt Formation in Post-Polls Pakistan: Negotiations start after hung verdict
Pakistan’s political parties yesterday began negotiating to form the next government after Thursday’s general election resulted in a hung verdict.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Myanmar junta enforces compulsory military service law
Myanmar’s junta is enforcing a law requiring all men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27 to serve at least two years under military command, it said yesterday, as it struggles to crush opposition to its 2021 coup.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases
However, Khan will remain in jail as he is convicted in many other cases
10 February 2024, 11:01 AM
Pakistan coalition talks loom after strong vote showing for jailed Khan
Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
10 February 2024, 06:04 AM
Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll
Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule
10 February 2024, 04:57 AM
AI-generated party video has Khan claiming victory in Pakistan election
An AI-generated video released Saturday by the party of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has him claiming victory in the country's election
10 February 2024, 04:36 AM
Pakistan election: US, UK and EU urge probe, express concerns
The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday and urged a probe into reported irregularities
10 February 2024, 04:09 AM