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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicPakistan elections

Topic: Pakistan elections

Pakistan’s PTI to challenge ECP decision over no seat allocation for upcoming presidential polls

PTI said that it will file an appeal against the 4-1 decision of the ECP, which said that the SIC was ineligible for the reserved seat quota under Article 51(6) of the Elections Act, 2017.

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath, becomes Pakistan PM for second time

PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif was administered oath on March 4, 2024, at the presidential office in the nation's capital, Islamabad.

PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif to take oath as Pakistan’s prime minister for second term

Sharif will return to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the elections and a caretaker government took charge.

Bilawal Bhutto is Asif Ali Zardari’s ‘Prince Charming’. Will he be the same for Pakistan?

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari gave lessons on how to hold a desi press conference when he called his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ‘Prince Charming’.

Pakistanis voted against their army for the first time. The democracy is both dead and alive

This is the first time in its history that Pakistan’s people have risen to vote against Army & defeat it. If this isn’t a win for democracy, how would you describe it?

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.

Election rigging is a fact of life in Pakistan. But here’s why I still voted

Islamabad’s heartless reaction to the recent Baloch long march has solidified the belief among many that elections are irrelevant in Pakistan.

Should Nawaz Sharif risk negotiating a govt? Pakistanis’ message via Imran Khan is clear

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif seems stuck in his lazy method of trying to attract young voters by offering laptops and jobs. Neither he nor Army have understood the changing trends in Pakistan's politics.

‘Had EVMs been there today’ — Pakistan president laments lack of EVMs amid claims of rigging

Pakistan President Arif Alvi took to social media to lament lack of EVMs in polls which seem to have thrown up hung assembly with Imran Khan backed independents winning most seats.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.