Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hafiz Naeem says PPP’s agenda aimed at reducing their party supporters

Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem Slams PPP for reducing their party supporters He also announced to stage a protest against ECP He also criticized Sindh government’s policies KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman slammed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for having an agenda aimed at reducing their party supporters, while announced to stage a protest against the Election Commission … Read more

Bilawal hints at resigning over reservations on ‘flawed’ digital census 

Bilawal

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hinted at separating from the federal government He said the digital census was a flawed exercise He said federal government should fulfill promises to flood victims Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has hinted at separating from the federal government if their reservations regarding the digital census and providing compensation to floods victims … Read more

Hafiz Naeem announces sit-in on March 10 against vote recounting irregularities

Hafiz Naeem announced to protest against vote recounting He said ROs, DROs were wasting Jamaat-e-Islami’s votes He announced to hold sit-in on March 10 KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced to protest against the recounting of votes in the union councils. In a statement, he said the Returning Officers and District Returning Officers … Read more

Karachi LG elections: PTI retains four UCs, JI loses one in vote recount

PTI has retrained victory on four Union Coucil Jamaat-e-Islami lost the U-6 Safora Town after vote recount JI had won the seat during LG elections KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has retained four union council seats in Karachi, while the Jammat-e-Islami lost one seat during voting recount. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the decision … Read more

MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif

MQM-P
  • Delegation comprised Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal.
  • During meeting, the economic situation of the country was discussed.
  • MQM will announce action plan on March 12 if demands not accepted.

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) on Wednesday met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Shraif where they expressed reservations about the attitude of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

The MQM delegation comprised MNA Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mustafa Kamal, Rauf Siddiqui, Fauzia Hameed, and Sadiq Iftikhar.

During meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif , the economic situation of the country and the rapidly increasing inflation were discussed.

Sources said that Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui expressed reservations regarding the attitude of the Pakistan People’s Party and the non-implementation of the agreement by the federal government.

Apart from this, the progress so far regarding the correctness of constituencies in Sindh was also discussed.

The MQM Liaison Committee has expressed concern over the delay in the agreement and the non-acceptance of demands.

In this regard, the sources have said that MQM Pakistan has decided to announce the action plan if the notification of additional Union Councils (UCs) is not issued and they said that few administrative posts cannot be a substitute for the demands of MQM.

According to the sources, the MQM is considering leaving the positions for acceptance of their genuine demands.

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PPP decides to boycott NA by-polls

PPP boycott

PPP has decided not to participate in the NA by-polls PDM had managed to convince PPP to skip the polls PPP was pressurized by PML-N and PDM to skip polls ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided not to participate in the upcoming by-polls of National Assembly constituencies, Bol News reports citing well-placed sources. The … Read more

ECP calls political parties for consultation on code of conduct

ECP calls
  • Consultation meeting with parties will be held today.
  • ECP will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for polls.
  • ECP sent invitations to  PTI, PML-N, PPP and other parties.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called the political leaders for consultation on the code of conduct for the upcoming general elections.

According to the details, a consultation meeting with political parties will be held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner, in which the Election Commission will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for elections.

The Election Commission has called the heads of 21 major political parties today. The Election Commission will seek suggestions from the political parties after consultation on the code of conduct.

The ECP has sent invitations to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, PML-N, PPP, MMA, MQM-Pakistan, Q-League, BAP, ANP, PKMAP, and GDA.

Apart from this, TLP, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Party, BNP, Jamoori Watan Party, JUI, Rah e Haq, PML-F, Hazara Democrat Party, and Awami Muslim League have also been invited.

It should be noted that the Election Commission had already sent the draft of the code of conduct to the political parties.

On the other hand, the federal government has released Rs 18 billion to the Election Commission for the upcoming general elections.

In this regard, the sources said that the money released by the federal government for the general elections has been received by the Election Commission.

Sources said that the government has provided money to the Election Commission for pre-election expenses, while the Election Commission has decided to use this money for the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the sources, due to separate elections in two assemblies, the expenditure on the general elections has increased by more than Rs10 billion, however, the Election Commission has decided to send a new estimate regarding the election expenditure.

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Former MQM MNA Khawaja Sohail Mansoor join PPP

Former MNA
  • Saeed Ghani welcomed Khawaja Sohail for joining PPP.
  • He said PPP will emerge strong party in the Karachi.
  • Khawaja Sohail Mansoor said that he is grateful to the PPP.

KARACHI: Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, a former member of the National Assembly belonging to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) Pakistan, announced his formal joining of the Pakistan People’s Party on Sunday.

Khawaja Sohail Mansoor while addressing a press conference along with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders during which he joined the Pakistan People’s Party.

Provincial Minister of Labor and Manpower Sindh Saeed Ghani welcomed Khawaja Sohail for joining PPP and said with his entry, the party will be stronger in Karachi. Khawaja Sohail Mansoor remained the MNA of MQM in the past.

On the other hand, People’s Party leader Waqar Mehdi said that with the inclusion of Khawaja Sohail, PPP will become stronger in Karachi and we will work together for the development and peace of the city.

On this occasion, former MNA Khawaja Sohail Mansoor said that he is grateful to the PPP for trusting him and hoped that PPP will make Karachi a city of lights again. He said PPP has made sacrifices for the country.

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Imran Khan strongly condemns arrest of Sheikh Rashid

Imran Khan

Imran Khan condemned the arrest of Sheikh Rashid Rashid was arrested from his residence He was charged for allegations against Asif Zardari LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan strongly condemned the arrest of his strong ally Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed that took place in the wee hours of Thursday from his … Read more

Sheikh Rashid arrested over allegations against Zardari

Sheikh Rashid arrested

Sheikh Rashid arrested in wee hours today His arrest took place from his residence He has been charged for leveling allegations against Asif Zardari RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was arrested from his residence in the wee hours of Thursday, reported BOL News. The arrest has been done for leveling allegations … Read more

ECP notifies PPP’s Nisar Khuhro as Senator 

Nisar Khuhro

ECP has notified Nisar Khuhro as Senator He emerged victorious on a general seat in Sindh The seat fell vacant after resignation of Faisal Vawda ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has notified Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Nisar Ahmed Khuhro as a senator. The electoral body issued a notified the success of Nisar … Read more

No harm if provincial, NA elections held on same date: PPP leader

PPP

Hassan Murtaza said elections of all assemblies should be held on same date He said Imran Khan is accusing Zardari without any proof He admitted increasing petrol prices is politically damaging Former minister Punjab and General-Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on Sunday said that there is no harm if both … Read more

Bilawal slams Imran for leveling ‘false allegations’ against Zardari

Bilawal

Bilawal Bhutto said they will take the allegations seriously He said the allegations defy logic and expose them to increased threat. Bilawal said the PPP will take legal action against Imran statement Pakistan People Party (PPP) Chairman and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced taking legal action against PTI chairman Imran Khan for his allegations … Read more

PPP to pursue legal action against Imran Khan for allegations

PPP

PPP leaders announced to pursue legal action against Imran Khan They urged the Supreme Court to take notice of the allegations Imran Khan alleged Zardari paid a terror outfit to assassinate him LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party leadership announced to pursue legal action against PTI Chairman Imran Khan for his allegations against Asif Ali Zardari of … Read more

Zardari, Bilawal condemn attack on Latif Khosa’s son

Balakh Sher Khosa

PPP  leadership condemned attack on Latif Khosa’s son Balakh Sher Khosa survived a gun attack in Lahore Two armed motorcyclists opened fire at Balakh’s vehicle Former President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have condemned an attempt on the life of Sardar Latif Khosa’s son. They said that the … Read more

Sharjeel Memon discharged from NICVD Hyderabad

Sharjeel Memon
  • NICVD doctors performed angioplasty followed by angiography.
  • He was discharged from hospital after his condition was declared stable.
  • PPP leader was brought in NICVD after he suffered heart attack.

HYDERABAD: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon discharged from National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Hyderabad after improvement in his health.

The minister was brought to the National Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases (NICVD), Hyderabad after he suffered heart attack.

The doctors at NICVD mentioned that two of Sharjeel Inam Memon’s coronary arteries were blocked. The NICVD doctors performed angioplasty followed by angiography of PPP leader.

Two cardiac stents had been placed in Sharjeel Memon’s arteries to unblock them. The PPP leader was discharged from hospital after his condition was declared stable by hospital administration.

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PPP, JI to meet to discuss matters related to mayor Karachi

JI PPP

PPP to meet JI for key discussions over matter of mayor JI accepted the offer for negotiations The development came after LG polls in Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) extended a hand towards Jamat-e-Islami (JI) regarding the alliance after the LG polls in Sindh, BOL News reported citing the source. Sources in the know … Read more

Several injured as PPP, PTI activists clash outside DRO Kemari office

PPP PTI clash

PTI, PPP clashed outside the DRO Kemari’s office PPP activists raised slogans and attacked PTI workers PTI was protesting against the LG election results KARACHI: Several people including media workers were injured as activists of the PPP and PTI clashed outside the DRO Office in Korangi. The PTI was holding a protest outside the office … Read more

JI’s Siraj ul Haq announces to celebrate ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ on January 20

JI Youm-e-Tashakkur

JI to celebrate Youm-e-Tashakkur on January 20 Siraj ul Haq said that PPP should accept JI’s win He also lauded Hafiz Naeem for his efforts KARACHI: Chief Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Siraj ul Haq said Tuesday that the party strived hard for the LG elections and announced that they are going to celebrate the victory “Youm-e-Tashakkur” on … Read more

PPP usurps the LG polls by gerrymandering: Waseem Akhtar

Waseem Akhtar LG polls

MQM said ECP and Sindh govt rigged the polls He said that post poll rigging delayed the results ‘Gerrymandering took place during the recent polls” KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Waseem Akhtar said Tuesday that the Sindh government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) pre-planned rigged the LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad … Read more

Karachi LG elections: PPP wins 93 seats, JI comes second with 86

Punjab polls President

PPP won  93 union council seats JI won 86 seats while PTI won 40 seats ECP announced the results of LG elections KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the largest party in the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi. The Jamiat-e-Islami was placed second in the polls followed by a disappointing performance … Read more

LG Polls: PTI rejects results, demands resignation from CEC

PTI results LG

PTI rejects the LG polls results JI also not accepting PPP’s win PTI demanded resignation from CEC KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the results of the local government (LG) elections in different districts of Sindh including Karachi and Hyderabad that took place yesterday (January 15). PTI leader Ali Zaidi said that the party rejects … Read more

LG polls Sindh: PPP takes lead in Karachi, Hyderabad

PPP remains victorious in Karachi, Hyderabad Results pending even after 20 hours of voting process The delay has given birth to suspiciousness of rigging KARACHI: The results of the LG polls that took place in several districts of Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad are still pending even after passage of over 20 hours to the … Read more

PPP sweeps second phase of local bodies election: Bilawal

Bilawal

Bilawal said the PPP has swept the LG elections PPP is leading the polls in Karachi and Hyderabad It is being followed by a close contest between PPP and PTI KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that his party had “swept” the second phase of Local Government (LG) elections. “PPP … Read more

PTI MPA arrested after clash with PPP activists

PTI MPA

PPP and PTI activists clashed in Gulshan-e-Maymar PTI MPA Rabistan Khan was arrested The son of PPP MNA Shahida Rehman was arrested KARACHI: Police have arrested PTI MPA Rabistan Khan while the son of PPP MNA Shahida Rehmani was injured after the clash in Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Karachi. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Peoples Party … Read more

PPP considering Murtaza Wahab, Najmi Alam as Mayor Karachi

Murtaza Wahab

PPP will pick Murtaza Wahab for Mayor Karachi post Syed Najmi Alam’s name is also being considered Bilawal has expressed hope next mayor will be from PPP KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will consider the names of two loyalists for the post of Mayor of Karachi if it emerges victorious in the Local Government (LG) … Read more

Sharjeel Memon says ECP cannot interfere in matters of Sindh government

Sharjeel Memon notification

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