ISLAMABAD — The Election Commission of Pakistan is announcing poll results for the general elections since early Friday morning, amid PTI’s allegation of mass rigging. PTI Central Secretary Information Raoof Hasan has claimed that his party is leading on at least 125 National Assembly seats “by huge margins”, Dawn reported. “In due course of time, […]
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12 killed in 51 terror attacks on Election Day in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — At least 12 people, including ten security personnel, were killed and 39 others injured in 51 terrorist attacks that took place in Pakistan amid the casting of votes for the general elections on Thursday, The News International reported. The Pakistan-based daily, quoting the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), reported, “Despite 51 […]
Voting begins for Pakistan general elections; mobile services temporarily suspended
ISLAMABAD — Polling for Pakistan general elections began on Thursday at 90,000 polling stations across the country amid tight security. The polling began at 8:00 a.m. local time and will end at 5 p.m. Minutes before polling began, mobile internet services were temporarily suspended across the country, Dawn reported. “The step has been taken due […]
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina secures fourth straight term as her party wins two-thirds majority in general elections
DHAKA — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday secured a record fourth straight term as her Awami League party won two-thirds of the seats in the general elections marred by sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition BNP and its allies. Hasina’s party won 200 seats in the 300-seat parliament while counting […]