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Pak airstrikes kill 10 in Afghanistan
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Taliban govt says Pakistan strikes kill 4 civilians in Afghanistan
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2 more sisters of Imran Khan held
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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
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Imran Khan granted bail in 12 cases

However, Khan will remain in jail as he is convicted in many other cases
10 February 2024

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

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

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

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

Pakistan ex-PMs and bitter rivals Sharif and Khan both claim poll win

Independents, most backed by former PM Khan, win 92; Sharif's party to hold talks to form coalition govt; Bhutto's PPP wins 50 seats
9 February 2024

Pakistan heads for weak coalition government

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory in national elections yesterday, saying his party has emerged as the largest and would talk to other groups to form a coalition government as it had failed to win a clear majority on its own. 
9 February 2024

Pak stocks drift lower by polls uncertainty

Emerging market stocks edged lower yesterday while currencies were muted in a quiet session with many markets shut for a holiday, while assets in Pakistan were pummelled by uncertainty over the outcome of the general election.
9 February 2024

Fractious Pakistan polls fertile ground for disinfo

Fake boycotts, fictional ballots and blasphemy smears: a deluge of disinformation accompanied Pakistan’s contentious election, with a delayed vote count underway yesterday.
9 February 2024

Two killed in election unrest in northwest Pakistan

Two Pakistanis were killed Friday in a confrontation between police and followers of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, police and his party said, the first confirmed fatalities over a fractious election count.
9 February 2024

With over half the seats counted, Imran's supporters lead in Pakistan polls

Of the 136 seats counted, independent candidates backed by Imran's party PTI won 49, ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N won 42, while the PPP of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of assassinated premier Benazir Bhutto, got 34
9 February 2024

Early Pakistan vote results show rivals neck and neck

Pakistan's main political parties were tied neck and neck in early results today after vote counts in the general election were hit by unusual delays that the government blamed on a suspension of mobile phone services
9 February 2024

Irregularities, violence mar Pakistan polls

Pakistan began counting votes after polling ended yesterday in a general election marred by militant attacks, suspension of mobile phone and internet services and widespread vote rigging claims.
8 February 2024

9, including children, killed as violence mars Pakistan election

At least nine people, including two children, were killed in militant attacks in Pakistan today as the country voted in a general election after suspending mobile phone services and closing some land borders to maintain law and order
8 February 2024

Imran votes by postal ballot, Bushra misses out

Former prime minister Imran Khan and other prominent incarcerated political figures have cast their votes through a postal ballot from Adiala Jail, sources said on Wednesday
8 February 2024

Pakistan shuts borders, suspends mobile services to secure polling day

Pakistan temporarily shut some of its land borders and suspended mobile phone services on Thursday as it beefed up security for voters in a general election that has been preceded by a surge in militant violence
8 February 2024

Internet blackouts now in effect in multiple regions of Pakistan: Netblocks

Internet monitor Netblocks has said that real-time data shows that internet blackouts are now in effect in “multiple regions of Pakistan in addition to mobile network disruptions”
8 February 2024

Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win

Authorities said they were suspending mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order" following a bloody election campaign
8 February 2024

Eve of Pakistan polls: 28 killed in blasts near campaign offices

Two explosions near electoral candidates’ offices in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan killed 28 people and wounded dozens yesterday, officials said, raising concerns over security on the eve of a general election.
7 February 2024

Twin blasts kill 28 on eve of Pakistan election

At least 28 people were killed today by two separate bomb blasts outside the offices of election candidates in southwestern Pakistan, on the eve of a national vote marred by violence and allegations of pre-poll rigging
7 February 2024