ECP expelled Firdous Shamim from polling station He was allegedly involved in opening ballot boxes The incident took place in the polling station of soldier bazar KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued instructions for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi to be expelled from the polling station for allegedly opening the seal … Read more
PTI demands extension in polling time Ali Zaidi claimed that polling started late PTI leader also urged the citizens to cast vote KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Zaidi demanded to extend the polling time for the citizens of Karachi for two hours. He was addressing the media when said that polling started late across … Read more
ECP takes notice of advertisement by Sindh govt amid polls ECP contacted Chief Secretary and Chairman PEMRA ECP issued instructions to immediately halt advertisements KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) took notice of the advertisement running on media by the Sindh government during LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad today. The ECP has contacted … Read more
Karachi braved the coldest night Temperature dropped to 6 °C Cold will remain intensified till January 17 KARACHI: The citizens of Karachi braved the coldest night of the winter season as the mercury dropped to 6 °C last night. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the minimum temperature in Karachi was recorded at 6 °C … Read more
PML-N today consider names for caretaker CM Senior leadership has sought more names the move came after dissolution of PA LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will today consider various names for the caretaker chief minister (CM) of Punjab after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. The party sources said that PML-N will consider the names … Read more
Anti polio campaign to kick off in Balochistan on Jan 16 The campaign will cover all districts of the province The drive will continue for 7 days QUETTA: Coordinator Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Balochistan Syed Zahid Shah has said that Anti Polio campaign will start on Monday in all 34 districts of Balochistan. All preparations … Read more
CEC said that interference will be dealt with strictly He vowed to make the LG polls fair He also urged the voters to keep environment peaceful KARACHI: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja said Sunday that the electoral body will ensure that any kind of interference and malfeasance in the election process is … Read more
Election camp set on fire in Karachi Unidentified people blazed the camp Investigations going on KARACHI: During the LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad, the election camp of a political party has been set on fire in the Saudabad area of the metropolitan city. As per details shared by the police, unidentified people put the … Read more
Governor to dissolve Punjab assembly tonight, sources Baligh-ur-Rehman likely to sign summary Summary was sent to him yesterday by CM Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman has concluded the consultations with legal experts over the issue of Punjab Assembly dissolution and is likely to sign the summary today, BOL News cited sources. The sources in know … Read more
Sindh government has authority over notification Sharjeel Memon said decision was taken at request of MQM He inaugurated EV service in Karachi today KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said Friday the Sindh government has the authority to issue or withdraw the notification regarding the delimitation. He said that ECP, courts, and the local … Read more
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after having a crucial session on the LG polls Sindh rejects the announcement made by Sindh government and directs to hold the election on January 15 – as scheduled. The ECP has called a session today to discuss the postponement of LG polls announced late night by Sindh … Read more
JI to protest against postponement of LG polls Protest will be held today at 3pm Sindh Govt announces not to hold LG polls KARACHI: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem has announced to protest against the announcement by the Sindh government – to postpone LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad – outside the election commission office … Read more
ECP calls session for the LG polls in Sindh The meeting was called after Sindh govt announcement ECP will also review Punjab Assembly situation KARACHI: In wake of the announcement by Sindh government regarding the postponement of LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called a session to discuss … Read more
LG polls once again postponed in Karachi The development severely criticized by JI, PTI Sindh govt took decision due to reservation of MQM KARACHI: The local government (LG) polls in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Dadu – scheduled for January 15 – are once again postponed as announced by the Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in … Read more
CM Punjab gets vote of confidence A total of 186 members voted for him in PA Opposition boycotted the session LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Pervaiz Elahi retained his post after taking a vote of confidence in the Punjab Assembly (PA) last night (Wednesday). The members of the provincial assembly showed their trust in him … Read more
SHC grants relief to Shahbaz Gill in three cases The cases were disposed off in Karachi He was arrested for derogatory remarks KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Thursday granted relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill in three cases. SHC has dismissed the sedition cases against the PTI leader after the submission of … Read more
PM meets UAE President on his two-day visit Both sides agreed to deepen the relations PM praised historical relations between the two nations ABU DHABI: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wherein the latter agreed to roll over the existing loan of US$ 2 … Read more
Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz furious over CM’s success Nawaz Sharif summoned a report over the failure of PML-N The opposition rejected the results LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz are said to be furious over the trust shown in CM Punjab Pervaiz Elahi during the vote of … Read more
LHC disposed of petition against denotification of CM It was disposed on the basis of withdrawal of notice Pervaiz Elahi took the vote of confidence LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of the petition against the denotification of CM Punjab on the basis of the withdrawal of the notice by the governor. The attorney … Read more
PTI and PML-Q ready to dissolve Punjab Assembly The parties have been busy in consultation The decision will be taken after court’s verdict LAHORE: Following the vote of confidence taken by the Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PML-Q have been all set to dissolve Punjab Assembly (PA). In this regard, the … Read more
Most parts of country experiencing fog, rain and snow Temperature is expected to drop further tonight in Karachi Dusty winds are continuing in Karachi ISLAMABAD: The weather across the country has turned chilly as most parts of the country have been experiencing rain and snow contributing to the drop in mercury. The meteorological department shared … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif to leave for UAE official visit today He is visiting the Emiartes for two days The invitation was extended by UAE President ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif is to leave for his two-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (Thursday). PM is visiting the Emirates at the invitation of UAE … Read more
MQM factions demonstrate against delimitations Khalid Maqbool threatened the coalition He said MQM paid a heavy political price KARACHI: MQM Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said Wednesday that the polls are already rigged and inquired the election commission regarding the delimitations in the city. He was addressing the presser along with PSP Chief Mustafa Kamal, Farooq … Read more
PM said world has trust in Pakistan He also hailed the country for pledges over $9 billion The premier also congratulated the ministers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that the world has trust in Pakistan which is why have collected over $9 billion in flood aid. He was addressing a press conference … Read more
No armed forces, Rangers at polling stations during LG polls It has been said that the responsibility is of Sindh home dept Armed forces and Rangers can provide their services as quick response forces KARACHI: The federal government on Wednesday refused to deploy armed forces for the security of polling stations during the LG polls … Read more
LHC said to give CM Punjab time for vote of confidence Court also inquired about Governor’s reply in the case LHC remarked CM should go for vote to solve the matter LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister of Punjab Pervaiz Elahi must get sufficient time for the vote … Read more
PM called session to discuss energy conservation He will scrutinize conservation plan’s implementation The power and petroleum division will also brief PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif – upon his return to Pakistan after attending the Geneva Conference for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-affected areas – has called an energy conservation session. Sources … Read more
LHC recommends full bench for plea to remove Imran Khan Justice Jawad Hassan sent the case to the Chief Justice The hearing was adjourned till January 17 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Wednesday recommended forming a full bench for the hearing of the plea to remove Imran Khan as PTI chief and barred ECP … Read more
