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Internet shutdown, restricted movement, curbed media coverage dent Pak's m
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
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
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"Our people have spoken...": Imran Khan claims victory amid counting votes
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
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.
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Armed men block Mand-Turbat Highway in Pakistan as security concern rises
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As Pakistan holds its General Election 2024, a large number of armed men have blocked the Mand-Turbat Highway in Pakistan, checking vehicles on the route, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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Islamabad hospitals on high alert ahead of general elections
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Hospitals in Islamabad are on high alert for any untoward situation ahead of the general elections on Thursday, ARY News reported.
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PoK: Scribes vent fury over 'malpractices' in journalism
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The journalists in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) vented their anger and resentment over the alleged malpractices in journalism in the occupied region.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM, visits Dera Ismail Khan, ensures election security
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Arshad Hussain Shah resided over a high-level meeting dedicated to ensuring the security and orderly progression of the impending elections
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Pak polls: Punjab police to acquire 29,000 CCTVs worth PKR 1.35 billion
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The police in Pakistan's Punjab province are set to acquire 29000 CCTV cameras worth Pakistani rupees (PKR) 1.35 billion for monitoring of general elections 2024, ARY News reported on Sunday.
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"Public gatherings have potential...": US cautions citizens against visiti
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The statement said, "U.S. citizens should remain vigilant and aware of the locations of political rallies occurring in areas they intend to visit. On February 8, election day, areas around polling stations may be crowded, and U.S. citizens not eligible to participate in Pakistan's elections
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Grenade attacks in Balochistan, Karachi; target political entities
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Several incidents of violence marred the pre-election atmosphere in Balochistan and Karachi as multiple hand grenade attacks and explosions targeted political entities and election-related offices.
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Pakistan: Election commission seeks report on Balochistan bombings
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan-based news daily reported that several police stations and deputy commissioners' offices were targeted in the attacks in which six people, including a police officer and a jail warden, were injured.
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Pakistan's foreign reserves continue to decline due to loan repayment
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The foreign exchange reserve continued its downward trend and recorded at USD 8.21 billion as of January 26 which is a USD 54 million drop compared to the previous week at USD 8.27 billion, said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) report.
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Pakistan's monthly inflation rate increases to 28.5 pc amid economic crisi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan-based news daily reported that this report follows the central bank's recent announcement of its monetary policy, which tempered earlier optimism about a sharp decline in inflation in the second half of the fiscal year. Price stability is the central bank's primary objective und
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