Month: February 2024

US, EU, UK react to Pakistan’s elections

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World democracies — the US, UK, and EU — expressed their opinions on February 8 nationwide elections in Pakistan as the results are still pouring in despite the passage of more than 24 hours. Yesterday’s countrywide voting process was witnessed by a total of 452 observers comprising 349 foreign journalists, and 43 foreign and 60 local observers who covered and closely inspected the major democratic event in the world’s fifth-largest democracy. Despite the day-long disruption of cellular and internet services, as well as security threats, the polling process was generally…

PPP slams Nawaz Sharif’s ‘premature’ victory announcement

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As compilation of election results is still underway after the conduct of nationwide polls, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart Khursheed Shah has slammed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s “premature” public speech to declare his victory and invite others to join him to form the next government. Although not all results have been issued yet, and the ones available are unofficial, PML-N supremo Nawaz has claimed that his party has emerged as the “single-largest party”, inviting others to join forces and form the next government. “Nawaz Sharif wishes to…

Former president of Chile Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash

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A helicopter carrying four people including former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera crashed in the Los Ríos region killing the erstwhile leader of the country, according to Minister of Interior Carolina Tohá Tuesday. Three people aboard the billionaire survived the crash and were in stable condition, the Chilean minister said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, however, reports indicate that there was heavy rainfall in the area. Chilean Navy also confirmed the dead body of the former 74-year-old leader as it was recovered. Sebastian Pinera served in the presidential…

Two separate blasts targeting election offices kill 28, injure over 40 in Balochistan

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Two separate blasts in different districts rocked Balochistan, leaving at least 28 dead and over 40 injured on the eve of general elections. In the first incident, at least 15 people were killed when an explosion happened outside an independent candidate’s office in Khanozai, an area in Balochistan’s Pishin district. According to reports, over 30 people were injured in the attack which took place on PP-47 in Pishin. The injured people have been shifted to the Tehsil Hospital Khanozai, while the bodies have also been transferred, the hospital’s MS Dr…

Govt turns down possibility of internet suspension on election day

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A day after the Balochistan government announced the temporary suspension of internet services in areas with “sensitive” polling booths, caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi Monday ruled out the possibility of an internet shutdown on February 8. Solangi, while speaking to a private news channel, said that local administrations do have the authority to decide on the suspension of internet services in light of the law and order situation. However, the minister clarified that no such situation has been reported so far that warrants such an action on the government’s part. His remarks come as…

Internet reacts to Donald Trump asking if ‘Elvis and I look alike?

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Internet reacted to former United States president Donald Trump asking followers if they think he looks like American singer Elvis Presley. Trump on Saturday shared a picture of half of his face next to half of the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley’s face, in a Truth Social post asking followers if they look alike. Trump posted the picture with the caption, “For so many years, people have been saying that Elvis and I look alike. Now this picture has been going all over the place. What do you…

Vote for lion to get issues resolved,’ Maryam woos supporters at Murree gathering

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Maryam Nawaz, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president, Monday emphasised that a vote is not merely a piece of paper, but a thoughtful decision. “Ballots decide the future of next generations,” she said, addressing a political gathering in Murree, as part of the party’s election campaign just a couple of days ahead of February 8 general polls. The scion of the Sharif family has been addressing massive crowds across Punjab, as she gears up to contest her first-ever general election in the country. The daughter of party supremo…