Imran loyalists triumph, betrayers bite the dust

IANS | February 10, 2024 10:23 PM

Karachi, Feb 10 (IANS) The loyalists of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan -- including some political nobodies -- have defied all odds and emerged triumphant, beating political juggernauts in the high-stakes general elections held on February 8, a media report said.

Large number of candidates challenge Pak poll results

IANS | February 10, 2024 9:41 PM

Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) Hectic legal activity is expected over the next few days in Pakistan as several results of the general elections held on February 8, showing PML-N candidates as winners, are being challenged in the high courts, with opponents alleging that their defeat was a result of “rigging”, a media report said on Saturday.

Imran to decide next PM of Pakistan: PTI Chairman

IANS | February 10, 2024 5:36 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Saturday that party founder Imran Khan will decide who will be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Pak Polls: In shock result, Imran's allies win most seats

IANS | February 10, 2024 4:34 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Independent candidates affiliated to jailed Pakistani political leader Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won most of the National Assembly seats in Pakistan’s general elections, delivering a surprise victory in a vote marred by slow count and rigging allegations, a media report said.

Imran, Qureshi get bail in May 9 violence cases

IANS | February 10, 2024 3:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Mehmood Qureshi in cases linked to May 9 violence.

Kamala Harris slams special counsel's claim about Biden's age, memory

T. N. Ashok | February 10, 2024 1:21 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US Vice President Kamala Harris, trusted lieutenant and running mate of President Joe Biden in 2024 presidential elections, is using her outreach and clout with African Americans, Hispanics and Asians and Indians in tandem with the White House working overtime in damage control exercise to discredit a special counsel's claims that Biden suffers from memory loss.

Independents to be kingmaker in Pakistan

IANS | February 10, 2024 11:34 AM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) With most of the independent candidates in the Pakistan general elections securing win, major political parties are set to invite them to come on board as they hold the key to the next government in the country.