Balochistan’s Information Minister, Jan Achakzai, asserted on Tuesday that the recent election results illustrate the voter’s rejection of nationalist narratives. Instead, they displayed support for mainstream parties such as the PPP and PML-N. Achakzai emphasized that this resounding rejection should serve as a wake-up call for ethnic nationalist parties to reassess their grievances and their tendency to defame the state.Achakzai criticized the utilization of “missing persons” and “exploitation of resources” as mere talking points employed to deceive the electorate and denigrate the state. He proclaimed that blind faith in their ability to bring about positive change is no longer sufficient.…
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On Sunday, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Pasni city of Gwadar, Balochistan. During the operation, they recovered 852kg of hashish. The ANF received information regarding the smuggling of 852 kilograms of hashish on 12 camels in the Pasni area of Balochistan. Upon receiving this information, the ANF quickly took action and cordoned off the hashish smugglers. As a result of their efforts, they were able to recover drugs worth millions of rupees. Other raids The ANF remains committed to eradicating smuggling in the country. In addition to this anti-narcotics operation, the ANF conducted 11 more…
Various political parties held rallies and sit-ins in different parts of the province on Monday to protest against alleged rigging in the election outcome. As a result, traffic between Balochistan and other provinces underwent suspension. Pakistan witnesses country-wide protests as the people express anger and dissatisfaction with the poll results. However, a survey conducted a day before the elections stated that the majority of Pakistanis would accept the results. Nationalists Come Together An alliance of four parties representing Baloch, Pashtoon, and Hazara nationalists called for a shutterdown strike in the province on Tuesday. They made it clear that they would…
When the Pakistani government censored the media, Imran Khan’s party took to TikTok to post campaign videos. With political rallies barred, the protesters turned to virtual gatherings online. And when Khan himself encountered imprisonment, his supporters used artificial intelligence to simulate his voice in speeches.Khan’s message resonated with millions of frustrated Pakistanis disillusioned by the country’s economic crisis and entrenched political dynasties. He explained that Pakistan had been declining for decades and claimed that only he could restore its former greatness.The recent polls were a surprising upset in Pakistani politics, with Khan’s party securing more seats in Parliament than any…
PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan has said his party intends to form a government on its own. He denied any possibility of forming an alliance with the PML (N) or PPP. “There will be no unity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, or the Federation,” he said. Gohar Khan has become a central figure in Pakistan’s politics after the imprisonment of PTI leader Imran Khan. The name of the provincial government and the chief minister will be decided by Tuesday. He further said that no party has contacted our independent candidates. All the independent candidates are in touch, and they have the…
A survey conducted by Ipsos Pakistan Pulse suggests that approximately 75% of Pakistanis have accepted the poll results. 7% of these express reluctance to do so, while 17% remain undecided. Entitled “Acceptability of 2024 General Elections Results,” the survey highlights a correlation between age and acceptance of election results, indicating a higher propensity for acceptance among older individuals and rural residents. Residents of Sindh and Islamabad exhibit the lowest likelihood of accepting the election results. According to the survey, approximately 67% of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) supporters are ready to accept the election outcome. 9% may reject it, while the remainder…
The Pakistani elections conducted on Thursday suffered an unnecessary delay that drew criticism from various countries across the world.
The 2024 General Elections in Pakistan are recognized as the most costly in the nation’s history. ECP estimated expenses at Rs 42 billion, representing a 26 percent increase from the previous general elections. The total expenditure for the general elections would exceed Rs 49 billion, according to ECP sources. This includes security and other arrangements by provincial governments. The ECP marked all preparations for elections as ‘completed’. The extensive efforts of political parties and independent candidates to persuade voters came to an end. The initial budget allocated for the general elections was Rs42 billion. This mad it 26 percent more…
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) conducted raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad on Monday, resulting in the disconnection of 461 connections and the imposition of fines totaling Rs 6.63 million. Crackdown in Punjab In Lahore, a regional team disconnected 20 connections due to illegal gas usage and an additional nine for compressor use. In Rawalpindi, SNGPL disconnected 97 connections for illegal gas usage and five for compressor usage, with fines totaling Rs 0.42 million imposed for gas theft cases. A gas theft incident led to an FIR registration. In Multan, one connection was severed for illegal gas usage…
The US State Department has reaffirmed its close monitoring of Pakistan’s electoral process. It expressed concerns about violations of freedom of expression, assembly, and association. During a press briefing, State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized the importance of broad participation in the general election. He reiterated the US’s dedication to ensuring that Pakistan’s electoral process upholds principles of freedom and democracy. “We are continuing to closely monitor Pakistan’s electoral process,” stated Patel. Ha said this emphasizing the importance of a transparent and inclusive election mechanism. US Concerns Patel voiced concerns about instances of violence and constraints on media freedom preceding…