February 27, 2024 Pakistan’s Imran Khan and his wife plead not guilty in another graft case, alleging political conspiracy Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, appeared in court on Tuesday to plead not guilty in a corruption case. Khan was ousted in 2022.
February 26, 2024 Pakistan's Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman elected as chief minister in eastern Punjab province Mariam Nawaz, the eldest daughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has become the first woman to hold the title of chief minister in the eastern Punjab province.
February 23, 2024 Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is urging the International Monetary Fund to link talks with the government to an audit of this year's election.
February 22, 2024 Pakistani regulators block access to X, formerly Twitter Pakistani media regulators have blocked access to X, formerly Twitter, in the country, with Thursday marking the sixth day of widespread service disruptions.
February 20, 2024 Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister A power-sharing agreement was announced by rivals of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, late Tuesday. Shehbaz Sharif will serve as joint candidate for Prime Minister.
February 16, 2024 Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan is now facing 31 years in prison on a variety of charges, including corruption, revealing secrets, and marriage law violations.
February 13, 2024 No clear winner reported in Pakistani election Pakistan's parliamentary elections have established no clear winner, with the best-performing party winning a mere 93 out of 265 National Assembly seats.
February 12, 2024 Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times Caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar defended his country's controversial delay in the revelation of last week's election results.
February 12, 2024 Pakistan's election results are out, and there is no winner. Here is what happens next. The final results of Pakistan's parliamentary elections are out, but there is still no winner. People are angry about the election results and legal challenges have started.
February 7, 2024 Pakistan prepares for pivotal election as one of the leading candidates serves jail time Pakistan is abuzz with anticipation and uncertainty as it gears up for its elections. The political landscape is rife with tensions, raising concerns about possible poll-rigging.