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Pakistan election’s latest plot twist—rival gives up seat to PTI, claims poll-rigging

For the first time in Pakistan’s political history, a candidate of the Jamaat-e-Islami party refused to accept his winning seat and declared a PTI member as the winner.

Election results leave Pakistanis anxious. They say 2024 polls ‘worst rigged in history’

Pakistani commentators and newspaper editorials have rung the alarm bells, telling the military establishment to 'respect the mandate'. It seems there is little chance of that happening.

What Pakistani celebrities said about the elections—‘vote or shut up’ to poetry

Actor Usama Khan shared a picture sporting a PTI sticker with the caption “Don’t know the candidate but I know the leader”.

Pakistanis call Shehbaz Sharif ‘Gareebo ka Rocky Balboa’ after former PM indulges in air punches

Ahead of the elections in Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif is touring Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala.

Pakistan’s currency the new canvas for fan love. Citizens want Imran Khan, Dua on note

Pakistan’s central bank is seeking public opinion on the design of the new currency. Apart from creative imagery, citizens are requesting a move to plastic notes.

‘Vote for Imran, ban others’—Singers, rappers, supporters decry Ex-PM’s 14-year jail sentence

Even though Imran Khan stands barred from the general election, a Bloomberg survey reveals that he remains the top pick for Pakistani 'finance professionals' to oversee the recovery of the country’s economy.

‘If my tax money had a face’—Nawaz Sharif wearing Gucci cap at a rally has angered Pakistanis

Nawaz Sharif's fashion choices sparked outrage in 2023 as well. Returning to Pakistan after a four-year exile, he was seen wearing a Gucci scarf.

Pakistani OSINT website claims PTI has R&AW links. Gets schooled on how internet works

The handle claimed that PTI’s website was being operated from Mumbai. Their assumption is based on it sharing a “common” IP address with an Indian website.

Nawaz supporters bring a lion to rally. Pakistanis say human rights worse than animal rights

Imran Khan’s supporters have used the moment to call Nawaz Sharif a “paper lion” among other things on social media.

In attacking Iran, Pakistanis think Army flexing like ‘they have conquered Russia in winter’

Pakistani-British political commentator Moeed Pirzada said that the strikes have given Islamabad a reason to justify the existence of the military establishment in the country.

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Rajgir’s rediscovery is as complex as its history–12 archaeologists unravelled its mysteries

Pre-1947 surveys began with identifying major structures with historical references. The methodology was simply related to unearthing structures and acquiring antiquities.

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?