Despite assurances from Pakistan's caretaker government, the credibility of the country's most expensive general elections was called into question with the suspension of cellular networks, restricting the movements of voters, terrorist attacks, and curbing media coverage, The News Intern
As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large numbers to vote.
New Zealand and Desert Vipers cricketer Colin Munro on Thursday said that the Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra's chances of playing the upcoming T20 World Cup will be low because of the presence of experienced stars like Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) are continuing the offensive on Hamas terror bases in Gaza. Fighters from its Maglan commando unit are fighting in the densest areas in Khan Yunis and are increasing their attacks in western Khan Yunis.
Despite the regulatory Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) earlier promise to maintain access to internet services on election day, the interior ministry announced on Thursday that mobile services had been suspended on grounds of security threats.
In the village of Adeena in Swabi district (NA-20), women have reportedly been barred from casting their votes. The local community has imposed restrictions, preventing around 6,000 women from exercising their democratic rights.
Reacting to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's allegation that Governor's office in the state is being used by the Centre to sabotage the state government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday said people who had "pressurized" him to reappoint Kannur university vice-chancellor a
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and other political leaders who are currently incarcerated have cast their votes through a postal ballot from Adiala Jail.