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‘Federation should take serious steps to control COVID’: CM Sindh

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Murad Ali Shah

Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday has urged the Federal Government to act responsibly to control the spread of coronavirus.

According to the details, while talking to the media in Islamabad, Murad Ali Shah said that Pakistan is facing a severe crisis in terms of the coronavirus vaccination program. ‘The federation should take serious steps to control COVID-19.’

Murad Ali Shah lamented the Federal government neglected Sindh’s appeal of closing the intercity transport with immediate effect. ‘Not closing the intercity transport resulted in the virus spread,’ said the CM.

While speaking on the matter of electronic voting, Murad Ali Shah said that Electoral reforms can be enforced only after mutual agreement. CM Sindh said that ‘In 2017, all parties opposed the electronic voting machine,’ adding that; ‘Implementing the ordinance will not enforce the electronic machine system.’

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Bilawal Criticizes ECP Orders To Allow Recounting Of Votes In NA-249

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Arrived In New York On Private Visit

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has indirectly criticized the orders of the Election Commission Of Pakistan to allow recounting of votes in the NA-249. He took to Twitter and wrote, “PPP welcomes new precedent set by allowing consistency wide recount without specific ps complaints. Many seats from 2018 fall within the 5% threshold … Read more

‘PML-N has no right to raise a hue and cry about NA-249 election results,’ Saeed Ghani

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Saeed Ghani

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani on Sunday lashed out at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) for accusing the former of rigging in NA-249 by-election. According to the details, while addressing a news conference today, Saeed Ghani said that the PML-N lost the NA-249 by-election owing to its mismanagement and overconfidence. He said that … Read more

Qadir Khan Mandokhail: Know More About Newly Elected MNA Of NA-249

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Qadir Khan Mandokhail: Know More About Newly Elected MNA Of NA-249

Abdul Qadir Mandokhel of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured victory in the NA-249 by-election held on Thursday in the city’s District West. 58-year-old Qadir Khan Mandokhail is a lawyer by profession. Mandokhail contested the 2002 general elections for the first time from the PTI’s platform for Karachi’s PS-89 constituency, but he lost the seat … Read more

NA-249: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rejects election results

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PTI

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday has rejected NA-249 by-election unofficial and unconfirmed results. According to the details, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Karachi chapter leader MPA, Khurram Sher Zaman in his statement said that the polls were rigged with the alleged help of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Sindh police. The PTI leader accused … Read more

NA-249: PPP’s Qadir Khan Mandokhel wins Karachi’s crucial seat

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PPP

Abdul Qadir Mandokhel of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured victory in the NA-249 by-election held on Thursday in the city’s District West. According to the details, PPP’s Abdul Qadir Mandokhel bagged 16,156 votes to win the seat, followed by PML-N’s Miftah Ismail who secured 15,473. While Nazir Ahmed of outlawed TLP trailed on the … Read more

NA-249 By-Polls Result: Votes Counting Continues For Assembly Constituency

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PS-70 by-election In Badin: Polling To Begin Today

Polling time has ended in the NA-249 constituency of Karachi while counting of votes is underway. According to details, results of NA-249 by-elections, 87 out of 276 polling stations have been received. According to unofficial results, Miftah Ismail of PML-N is leading with 4654 votes while Qadir Mandokhel of PPP is at the second position … Read more

NA-249 by-poll: Voting underway for crucial Karachi seat

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NA 249

Polling for the by-election for National Assembly constituency NA-249- Karachi West-II is currently underway. According to the details, the polling started at 8 am and will continue till 5 pm without any break. Sindh government has announced a public holiday, today (Thursday) in NA-249 Karachi constituency due to by-election. Who are contesting in elections? Amjad … Read more

NA-249 By-Polls: Who Will Solve Water Problems Of The Constituency?

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NA-249 By-Polls: Who Will Solve Water Problems Of The Constituency?

Polling for the by-election in the NA-249 constituency of the National Assembly in Karachi, the country’s largest city, will be held on Thursday. The constituency was vacated due to the resignation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) National Assembly member and Federal Minister Faisal Vawda after he became a senator. For the, 30 candidates are contesting from … Read more

NA-249 By-Election: Public holiday declared on polling day

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NA-249 By-election

The local administration has declared a public holiday on April 29 in connection with the NA-249 by-elections in Karachi.

According to details, a public holiday has been declared in Kemari and Gharbi districts on the day of polling for by-polls in the NA-249 constituency. Deputy Commissioner Kemari and Gharbi districts have issued the notification.

The notification said that due to by-polls in the NA-249 constituency, it has been decided to grant a public holiday.

It may be recalled that by-elections on NA-249 will be held on Thursday, April 29 and government offices in the constituency will remain closed on the day of by-elections.

The National Assembly seat was vacated by the resignation of PTI’s Faisal Wawda, who resigned after casting his vote on Senate election day.

Candidates from PML-N, PPP, MQM Pakistan, Pak Sarzamin Party, GDA, and other parties including PTI are contesting for the by-elections.

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NA-249 is the voice of the people of Karachi: Maryam Nawaz

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Maryam Nawaz

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has said that NA-249 is the voice of the people of Karachi.

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz tweeted,

“NA 249 The voice of the people of Karachi. Right now they have a government and they are not able to campaign and are calling the people ignorant. Imagine the time when they will face the people without a government.”

In another tweet, Maryam Nawaz wrote,

“Today, Judge Faiz Isa is a lesson for all in the decision of the case. Whoever stands up for truth and truth and refuses to be afraid, victory belongs to him in any case. Oppressors and tyrants retreat. This bravery is a beacon for all of us and the bright future of Pakistan also depends on truth-telling and courage.”

It should be mentioned here that on Friday, the Pakistan Election Commission had told the Sindh government that a by-election in Karachi’s NA-249 constituency will be held on April 29.

According to reports, the ECP had agreed to hold NA-249 by-elections on time.

The ECP had directed that coronavirus SOPs be strictly followed during by-polls in NA-249.  Special staff will also be deployed for the implementation of coronavirus SOPs.

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Maryam Nawaz To Arrive Karachi Today On A Two-Day Visit

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Maryam Nawaz

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif will arrive in Karachi today (Saturday) on a two-day visit at 6:00 pm.

According to sources, preparations for Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Karachi reception have been completed. Former Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair, Muftah Ismail, Shah Muhammad Shah, Khel Das Kohistani, Ali Akbar Gujjar, and other provincial leaders will receive PML-N Vice President at Karachi Jinnah International Airport.

PML-N youth wing and workers have also been directed to arrive at Karachi airport to receive Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif will attend Iftar dinner at the residence of NA-249 candidate and former finance minister Muftah Ismail today.

The sources further revealed that Maryam Nawaz Sharif will reach NA-249 in the form of a rally along with party leaders and workers and will address a rally in NA-249 tonight.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif will meet party leaders and journalists in Karachi on Sunday afternoon. Moreover, on Sunday evening, the PML-N Vice President will meet party leaders at the residence of the former Sindh Governor.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif will leave Karachi for Lahore on Sunday evening (25th April).

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NA-249 By-Polls: Ordered Issued To Deploy Rangers To Ensure Peaceful Polling

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NA-249 By-Polls: Ordered Issued To Deploy Rangers To Ensure Peaceful Polling

The Federal Home Department has issued orders for the deployment of Rangers on the day of by-polls in NA-249 in Karachi. According to the Home Ministry order, Rangers will be deployed outside all polling stations in NA-249 from April 28 to 30. The request for deployment of Rangers in the constituency was made by the … Read more

NA 249 Karachi By-Elections to be held on April 29

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NA 249 Karachi

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday released the schedule of Karachi NA 249 By-elections. According to the details, the by elections will be held on April 29.  The seat was vacated due to resignation of Federal Minister Faisal Vawda. Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and other parties … Read more

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