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Pakistan general elections

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The general elections in Pakistan is being held on Wednesday amid heavy security to elect a new National Assembly and provincial assemblies. In the run up to the elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan emerged as the frontrunner, while former prime minister Nawas Sharif failed to be a part of the campaign as he was arrested soon after his arrival in the country. There have also been allegations of the Pakistani Army and the ISI backing Imran Khan.

Jul 25, 2018, 07:42 AM IST

Despite fears of kidney collapse, Nawaz Sharif refuses to be moved to hospital

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has declined to be shifted to a hospital despite his health condition deteriorating in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi. Pakistan-based Dawn News quoted a jail official on condition of anonymity as saying that the former prime minister wants treatment to be provided to him inside the prison itself.

Jul 24, 2018, 09:34 AM IST

Reham Khan bats for Bilawal, says Imran Khan promoting hate politics

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s former wife Reham Khan has once again hit out at the cricket-turned-politician, accusing him of promoting hate politics in the Pakistan general elections. Speaking to WION, Reham Khan further said that marrying Imran Khan was the biggest mistake of her life.

Jul 24, 2018, 08:32 AM IST

Kashmir dispute between India, Pakistan holds whole subcontinent hostage: Imran Khan

If you have a good relationship with India, it opens up trade, and trade with a huge market. Both countries would benefit, said PTI chief Imran Khan.

Jul 24, 2018, 07:31 AM IST

Transgender campaigns for acceptance in Pakistan election

For the first time in history, election candidates can decide their gender and thanks to a law passed by Parliament in May, a man identifying himself as a woman does not have to appear as a male in the elections.

Jul 19, 2018, 21:28 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed's JuD to contest general elections on Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek platform

Jamaat-ud-Dawah, a front for the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group that carried out the deadly 2008 Mumbai attack, launched its political front Milli Muslim League, but it has not been yet registered by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Jun 04, 2018, 17:27 PM IST

30% rise in non-Muslim voters in Pakistan; Hindus top the list

In 2013 Hindus constituted half the number of non-Muslim voters in Pakistan, but it’s not the same this time.

May 28, 2018, 11:27 AM IST

Pakistan announces general elections on July 25

Pakistan's upcoming general elections for parliament and provincial assemblies will be held on July 25, according to a decree signed by President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a formal letter last week had proposed the president to grant permission to hold the election between July 25 and 27.

May 27, 2018, 06:51 AM IST