No Opposition angladesh commenced voting on Sunday in an election poised to secure a fifth term for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite an opposition-led boycott. The main opposition party, Bangladesh …
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Politics
Senate Resolution Sparks Backlash as Political Parties Denounce ‘Unconstitutional’ Polls Deferral
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadUnconstitutional In a surprising turn of events, the Senate’s adoption of a resolution proposing a delay in the upcoming general elections has been met with strong opposition from key political …
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International
US State Department Asserts Non-Interference, Clarifies Stance on Pakistan’s Electoral Process
The United States (US) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting democracy in Pakistan but clarified that it does not dictate how the country should conduct its elections. State Department spokesperson …
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Politics
PML-N Senator Warns Against Mass Rejection of PTI Candidates’ Papers, Deems It Detrimental to Democracy
ISLAMABAD: In the Senate, as lawmakers from Jamiat-i-Ulema-i-Islam–Fazl (JUI-F) appeared to advocate for the last-minute postponement of general elections, a PML-N senator, Mushahid Hussain Sayed, surprised many by asserting that …
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Selection Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq emphasized the commitment of his party to ensure the integrity of the upcoming elections, firmly stating that the JI will not accept any form …
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Politics
Nawaz Sharif Initiates Outreach to Political Parties for Strengthening Democracy
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadStrengthening Democracy Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), has made a significant decision to engage with other political parties in the country. According to sources …
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Elections ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented turn of events, Pakistan finds itself trapped in a vortex of political tumult as the nation’s leadership grapples with the contentious proposition of delaying its …
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Pakistan, a nation with a turbulent past, has embarked on a complex voyage toward democratic governance since its inception. As we ponder the evolution of democracy in the country, it …
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National
Punjab by-elections: ‘49.7%’ turnout is a good sign for democracy
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe remarkable participation of 49.7% in the by-elections for 20 seats in the Punjab Assembly on July 17 was hailed by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) as encouraging …
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In India, allegations of torture and extrajudicial killings persisted with the National Human Rights Commission, registering 143 deaths in police custody and 104 alleged extrajudicial killings in the first nine …