Elections marred by political violence, with twin bomb blasts in Balochistan killing 26 on eve of polls. Imran Khan’s party has fielded independents after a state-sanctioned crackdown.
Pakistan goes to the polls Thursday amid an economic crisis, rising militant attacks and the jailing of Imran Khan, the winner of the last national election, making headlines.
PTI has been accused of inciting violence during a rally at Teen Talwar over the weekend, in which dozens of people were killed and more than a hundred were injured.
Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, army chief is giving pep talks to youth, and PTI has been denied its election symbol. But it may not be game over yet for the party.
Pakistan military's conservative nature couldn't let it think outside the box as it resorted to bring out Imran Khan's sleazy personal life in the open to discredit him. That was never going to work in Pakistani society.
Election Commission of Pakistan rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s nomination papers for Lahore and Mianwali seats. Main reason was his conviction in Toshakhana case.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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