PML-N to Begin Election Campaign Next Week: Sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has reportedly made the decision to launch its election campaign starting next week, according to well-placed sources.
Election Commission of Pakistan Reacts to President Arif Alvi’s Election Statement
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recently addressed President Arif Alvi's comments concerning the general elections. In response to the President's remarks, the ECP has affirmed that it is fully prepared to conduct the polls. The Commission also stated that the schedule for the general elections will be announced once the delimitations have been declared.
IHC Reserves Verdict on Nawaz Sharif’s Pleas in Avenfield, Al-Azizia Cases
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has recently reserved its verdict on Nawaz Sharif's pleas in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases, according to News. Nawaz Sharif, who has been in self-imposed exile since 2019, left for London midway through his seven-year jail term on medical grounds. Currently in Saudi Arabia, he is expected to return to Pakistan via Dubai on October 21.
PTI Leaders Meet Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Discuss ‘Political Situation’
A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders recently met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss the country's overall political situation. The PTI delegation, headed by Asad Qaiser, included prominent figures such as Ali Mohammad Khan, Junaid Akbar, and Barrister Saif. The meeting took place in the context of condolences extended to Maulana Fazlur Rehman on the passing of his mother-in-law.
IHC Rejects PTI Chief’s Plea to Stop Cipher Case Trail
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s plea to stop cipher case trial, News reported.
PTI Chairman Challenges Indictment Proceedings in Cipher Case
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has challenged the special court's October 23 indictment order in the cipher case in the Islamabad High Court. In his plea, Khan argues that the trial court overlooked constitutional requirements and indicted him prematurely. He claims that a hasty trial could affect fundamental constitutional rights and due process of law. Khan urges the IHC to declare the Official Secrets Act Court's order null and void. The cipher case relates to a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington, which Khan is accused of making public. Both Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the former foreign minister, have pleaded not guilty and refused to accept the charge sheet. Witnesses will be summoned for the next hearing on October 27. The FIR was registered under the Official Secrets Act, with Khan and Qureshi named in the report along with Azam Khan and Asad Umar. The FIR alleges that Khan and Qureshi distorted the facts of the diplomatic cipher and jeopardized state interests.
Nawaz Sharif Granted Bail in Toshakhana Case
ISLAMABAD: The accountability court on Tuesday granted bail to former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Toshakhana case, ARY News reported.
Pakistan’s Election Commission Sets October 25, 2023, Deadline for Voter Registration and Verification
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that October 25, 2023, is the last date for the registration of vote, as well as the transfer, correction, and discharge of vote. Pakistani citizens who are 18 years or above can verify their vote by sending their CNIC number to the 8300 helpline.
PPP gives up on Punjab
The Pakistan Peoples Party's aspirations of a resurgence in Punjab appear to be dwindling, with their leader suggesting that their best option is to embrace electable candidates to enhance their standing in the province. This move is viewed as a strategy to place the PML-N in a position of power through this election-cum-selection process.
Do not thank me for serving my people, says Zardari
In Karachi, former President Asif Ali Zardari has highlighted his commitment to serving the people when entrusted with the opportunity. He expressed a deep sense of pride in carrying out this responsibility and reiterated that this sense of duty is the driving force behind every achievement, ongoing endeavor, and future initiative of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).