The Balochistan government has imposed restrictions on candidates’ movements and prohibited election campaigns due to security threats. A threat alert regarding the potential presence of a female suicide bomber in Quetta was perceived earlier. The bomber purportedly had the intention to target political leaders, campaign gatherings, and candidates. The DC notified them that political leaders and candidates must restrict their movements and avoid open public meetings and gatherings. The notification was especially for February 4, 5, and 6, to prevent any untoward incidents. Meanwhile, Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai said on Sunday that internet services will remain temporarily restricted in…
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Imran Khan and his party have experienced a significant decline in political standing. They have transitioned from leading the government to facing imprisonment within a span of less than two years. However, the PTI remains steadfast in its belief that it can emerge victorious in the upcoming general election in Pakistan. They believe Imran Khan’s imprisonment and disqualification won’t keep the party from winning. Their strong determination is vivid in robust social media campaigns and the nomination of new candidates for contesting elections. They have done this to counter the crackdown perpetrated by state authorities. The Woman of Will In…
The preparations for the February 8 elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are underway. The police officials have confirmed that inspections of polling station security arrangements have commenced. According to police, personnel from the police, Frontier Constabulary, and Frontier Corps will assume responsibility for sensitive polling stations on February 6. Additionally, all provincial government employees in KPK will report for duty on February 5. The authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been urged to implement stringent security measures as the national elections draw near. Earlier the federal government had decided to dispatch ballot papers to KPK by air, due to worsening security…
Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has acknowledged that the Taliban leadership understands Pakistan’s security concerns, considering them genuine. Kakar emphasized that, although the current administration holds power, it lacks complete central control over Afghanistan’s territory. He highlighted the challenges faced by governments before the Taliban to establish such authority. He suggested that expecting the Taliban to achieve full control quickly is unrealistic. Kakar also stressed that Afghan nationals are not perceived as a threat to Pakistan, with their distinct identity, territory, and culture being respected. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of preventing Afghan soil from becoming a base for…
Khattak’s astute maneuvering and political acumen positioned PTI-P as a formidable contender in the political landscape of KP, albeit a relatively nascent entrant.
Over the past three days of the military campaign, four soldiers and two civilians lost their lives, as stated by ISPR.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has opted to expedite the delivery of ballot papers for the upcoming general elections in select regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by utilizing air transportation. The initiative comes amid a worsening law and order situation due to various terrorist activities across Pakistan. A spokesperson for the ECP disclosed to APP that ballot papers will be airlifted to strategic locales including Gwadar, Panjgur, Kach, Kharan, Bajaur, and Kurram Agency to ensure swift distribution. In a concerted effort to facilitate the electoral process, the ECP has devised a logistical plan wherein ballot papers for both…
Following the fall of the Afghan government in August 2021, the U.S. closed its embassy in Kabul, symbolizing the end of two decades of military and political involvement in Afghanistan.
In August 2021, as the UK and US withdrew from Afghanistan, marking the end of the 20-year war, Zulikha Zazai and her family were among thousands of Afghans and foreigners at Hamid Karzai international airport desperate to leave as the Taliban returned to power. “It was [such a] horrible time for me,” said Zazai, 20, recalling being separated from her parents as teargas was fired into the crowd. “At that time I didn’t feel that I was leaving them.” For more than two years, Zazai has been living in the UK with her siblings after escaping with relatives who had…
Pakistan’s Army Chief, Gen. Asim Munir, has underscored the paramount importance of ensuring the safety and security of Pakistani citizens. In a session with students from national universities, Gen. Munir asserted that the life of an individual Pakistani holds greater significance than the entirety of Afghanistan, as reported by Pakistani media. During an extensive dialogue, Gen. Munir stated unequivocally that, when prioritizing the safety and security of every single Pakistani, the situation in Afghanistan can be disregarded entirely. He emphasized Pakistan’s historical support for five million Afghan nationals over 50 years but made it clear that, when it comes to…