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Election marathon ends as ECP unveils party positions
Independents take lion's share; followed by PML-N, PPP and MQM-P
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JI, GDA toughen stance against poll rigging in Sindh
JI’s Naeem forfeits PA seat; GDA’s two MPAs-elect will not take oath, announces sit-in at Hyderabad Bypass on Friday
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49,600 trees cut down for ballots, claim activists
Experts reject allegation saying country imports paper, uses recycled one for polls
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PML-N works out initial coalition formula
If allies agree to Nawaz as PM, PPP to get presidency and NA speakership
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ECP stops announcements in 26 poll results
Results withheld on challenges mounted by PTI, other candidates
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PTI-backed independent defects to PML-N
Waseem Qadir reposes his full confidence in leadership of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif
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Poll results dampen foreign policy hopes
A hung parliament will only complicate Pakistan's host of challenges including on the external front
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What's next in election deadlock?
Will PML-N strike a deal with PPP or PTI-backed independents sweep to power
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Muhammad Sajjad won 9th SOP Lakson Investment Unified Marathon
Marathon was held to express solidarity with special athletes
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By the numbers: Complete results of Feb 8 elections
Independents, mostly backed by PTI, get 101 seats; PML-N secures 75 while PPP grabs 54
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High-profile terrorist killed in Khyber IBO
Terrorist ring leader Surat Gul was wanted by law enforcement agencies, says ISPR
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No talks on forming next govt, says MQM-P after PML-N moot
PML-N statement earlier said two parties had reached an agreement in 'principle'
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Malaysia's top court strikes out some Islamic laws in landmark case
Malaysia has dual-track legal system with Islamic criminal, family laws for Muslims running alongside secular laws
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ECP bars ROs from issuing final notifications for NA-47, NA-48
Returning officers also stopped from issuing final notifications for PK-79, PK-82, PK-73, and PK-80
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Whisking sweet memories
With a rich history and unwavering dedication to quality, Bombay Bakery stands as a cherished institution in Hyderabad
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Luxury, lies and loss
The backdrop of a posh Mexican gated community, reflecting a society where greed, discontent, and materialism
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A cauldron of clichés
An uninventive psychological thriller, Saltburn relies on scenes of revolting psychosexual behaviour
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Go for green, not greenwashed education
Our education system can foster a cultural shift by teaching our youth to be environmentally responsible
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Decoding diplomacy in troubled waters
An exclusive interview of a renowned editor, author, TV commentator and foreign correspondent, Barbara Slavin.
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Beyond tokenism: can minority wings make a difference?
The minority wings of political parties in Pakistan lack the capacity to enhance their representation in politics
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2024 polls and the paradox of victory
With the post-election puzzle making stability elusive, only respecting people’s mandate offers a path away from chaos
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RO stopped from issuing NA-15 Mansehra results on Nawaz's plea
PML-N chief's lawyer says Form 45 of 125 polling stations not received; presiding officer expelled polling agents
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Maneuvering begins to cobble up 'PDM 2.0'
PML-N ready to consider Shehbaz Sharif for post of premier
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PM defends Pakistan’s political system
Says voters exercised their constitutional right without any hindrance on Feb 8
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Can PTI-loyalists really form government?
Former ruling party can claim reserve seats only after getting back its election symbol
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Dozens of election results challenged in high courts
ECP orders re-polling at polling stations affected by vandalism
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In Karachi, elections were robbed not stolen: Siraj
JI chief say will personally take part in protest against rigging
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Kaptan completes century without ‘bat’
100 PTI-backed candidates elected to NA, PML-N trails with 73, PPP follows with 54
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Sheikh Rashid released after bail
Court mandates Rs200,000 surety bond from Rashid
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Crackdown against PTI amid poll trickery allegations
Several workers, supporters arrested; Khurrum Sher Zaman claims raid on house
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Advice of journalists, anchors, analysts to PML-N: ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do’
Renowned media figures, analysts urge Nawaz Sharif to submit to mandate of winners and concede defeat
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PTI asserts majority, urges respect for public mandate
Gohar urges ECP to immediately announce all results, says Alvi would invite his party to form government
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JUI-F’s Kifayat says polls were clean
NA-15 contender asks Nawaz to gracefully accept defeat
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‘PPP wants premiership’
Bilawal said party was waiting for the complete results to be declared, before taking its move
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COG lauds ECP, other institutions for holding polls
Group’s chief calls for magnanimity in victory, graciousness in defeat
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New govt pivots around PPP: Bilawal
PPP chief insists govts at Centre, Punjab can’t be formed without his party
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Mirza family routed from Badin politics
Analysts attribute the downfall of Mirza family to rift with PPP
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Protests erupt across Sindh over alleged poll rigging
JUI-F has called for widespread protests on February 11
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Three newly-elected independent MNAs join PML-N
Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti announce allegiance to Nawaz Sharif’s party
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Pakistan may face more economic misery if election result unclear
Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves
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Alvi says use of EVMs could’ve averted election uncertainty
President says ‘if we find ourselves in a hole, wisdom says, ask for Allah’s help and at least, let’s stop digging’
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Imran Khan’s loyalists triumph, betrayers bite the dust
Pervez Khattak’s PTI-P couldn’t win a single seat; Jahangir Tareen’s IPP face drubbing
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Parties vie to form government as no clear winner emerges
Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies
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PML-N victories in Punjab challenged in LHC
Numerous petitions challenge PML-N victories, alleging unfair evictions and irregularities in result consolidation
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US Senate committee chair regrets denial of ‘meaningful participation of all parties'
Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan
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Internet watchdog reports nation-scale disruption of social media
Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks
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PTI-backed candidates move IHC against NA-47, NA-48 results
Shoaib Shaheen says crimes of past being replayed; 'judiciary only hope'
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Khan loyalists lead, but PML-N claims 'victory'
PML-N emerges single largest party; independents dominate political landscape amid poll rigging charges
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Transparency at polling stations, not in RO offices: FAFEN
Spokesperson says delay in results caused uncertainty; mobile, internet shutdown impeded parliamentary efforts
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Criticism by foreign capitals, orgs neither constructive nor objective: FO
FO 'suprised' by negative tone of foreign statements on polls