ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Monday it had identified 500 social media accounts involved in running a “malicious campaign” against the judiciary, adding that it was also monitoring several other similar accounts. “An investigation is under way. We are monitoring hundreds of accounts and action will be taken against them,” interim Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said at a press …
QUETTA: Balochistan caretaker Minister for Information, Jan Achakzai, while expressing his serious concern over the ongoing sit-in in Islamabad, said the long marchers protesting could pose a threat to peace and stability at any moment. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, he said that they are ruining the state’s reputation under the guise of advocating for missing persons. He …
ISLAMABAD: With the general elections a little over two weeks away, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday released the list of contesting candidates. According to the ECP schedule, Jan 12 was the last date for withdrawal of candidature and publication of the revised list of candidates. However, it was delayed due to litigation. On Feb 8, PML-N supreme leader Nawaz …
ISLAMABAD: Former PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that those in power should realise that the party has been subjected to a lot already and shouldn’t be pushed to the point of no return. In an interview with Voice of America Urdu, Mr Gohar said “vengeful actions” against PTI have not abated even after the start of the election process. “Those …
BEIJING: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged unswerving commitment to the one-China policy on Friday when meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Fortaleza, Brazil. Lula expressed hope for more high-level exchanges between the two sides to take the China-Brazil comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level. Brazil is ready to deepen cooperation with China and welcomes …
SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf organised its first power show since the May 9 incidents at the residence of former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser here on Saturday with the participants insisting the party would emerge victorious in the Feb 8 elections. Party workers from every nook and corner of the district attended the convention. “We have passed through a very difficult time, but …
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has said his party will resist any move to postpone the Feb 8 polls, as any delay in the conduct of general elections will be harmful to the country. Speaking at a Geo News programme with anchorperson Salim Safi, he said polls were only 18 days away and their postponement at the last minute would be detrimental. …
ISLAMABAD: Speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail after the hearing of the Toshakhana case, the PTI founder warned that if fair polls were not conducted then it would lead to further “instability and uncertainty”. He pointed out that the PTI candidates “are being harassed and detained” by the authorities to stop them from contesting elections. In a comment on the …
ISLAMABAD: Internet monitor Netblocks has reported a nationwide disruption to social media platforms on Saturday amid a virtual event organised by the PTI. “Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to social media platforms across Pakistan, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube,” the internet tracking agency said at 7:12pm. It added that “the incident comes as persecuted opposition leader Imran …
LAHORE: With just three weeks remaining until the general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has finally officially announced that its party manifesto will be unveiled on January 27. The manifesto committee, led by Senator Irfan Siddique, was established by PML-N in October to formulate the party’s vision. In the second week of November, the committee took a step further …