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Pakistan Elections: Disillusioned Voters Wonder if Change is Possible

Pakistan's parliamentary elections are approaching, but voter disillusionment is high. Many doubt if the vote can bring real change to the country's politi...

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Army looms large as Nawaz Sharif eases towards fourth term in Pakistan

Military has put its faith in former PM for fourth time, leading many to believe election outcome is already decided

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Pakistan polls and the certainty of another ‘selected’ PM: What Nawaz return could mean for Indo-Pak ties

Barring an unforeseen development, Pakistan's general elections on February 8 are widely expected to bring Nawaz Sharif back to office for a fourth time in a span of 35 years. Such political longevity is rare in Pakistan, especially as the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) could never complete…

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Jailed Khan Looms Large Over Flawed Pakistan Election

Pakistan goes to the polls this week in an election that rights observers have dubbed deeply flawed, with the country's most charismatic politician languishing in jail, barred from taking part.

International Business Times

Nawaz Sharif Set to Address Massive Rally in Gujranwala's Jinnah Stadium

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is set to address a political demonstration at Gujranwala's Jinnah Stadium today, party leader Marriyam Aurangzeb has said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan election 2024: Which are the major political parties?

From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8.

Al Jazeera

Bhutto Heir Forging Third Way In Polarised Pakistan Politics

Brandishing an oversized arrow and rallying support in Pakistan's northern tribal region, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claims he is the only candidate pointing a way out of polarised politics ahead of next Thursday's election.

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Thursday briefing: What Imran Khan’s 14-year prison sentence means for Pakistan

In today’s newsletter: The cricket star turned politician has been convicted of corruption and banned from office – but is that the end of his story?

The Guardian - UK

Winners and losers: On Pakistan democracy, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif

The real winner in the unfolding developments in Pakistan, which is grappling with enormous economic challenges, is the military and the real loser, the country’s democracy

The Hindu

Pakistani military use age-old tactics to keep Imran Khan away from election

Former PM, once military’s golden boy, has been sentenced in two separate cases to 10 and 14 years

The Guardian - UK

Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?

Pakistan’s political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it’s difficult.

Al Jazeera

Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan amidst a number of moves by the government in the neighbourhood

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visits Bhutan to discuss bilateral ties, including cooperation on projects and border talks.

The Hindu

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan, Party Erased From Election Campaign

Pakistani cricketing legend turned world leader Imran Khan is wildly popular in his constituency and ancestral homeland of Mianwali, but the political posters that line the streets do not bare his face and flags do not fly his colours.

International Business Times

Morning Digest | 132 Padma awards this year, Centre announces on eve of Republic Day; There existed a Hindu temple prior to construction of Gyanvapi mosque, ASI survey says, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 26, 2024

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Pakistan ex-PM’s party loses election symbol. Will it hurt its prospects?

Besides making voting accessible to voters who are unable to read, electoral symbols form the basis of party campaigns.

Dynamite News

Imran Khan warns of further instability in Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought a level playing field for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the run-up to general elections and warned that lack of transparency in elections would cause more "instability," Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign

Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.

International Business Times

Two Supreme Court Justices Resign Ahead Of Pakistan Elections

A second judge's resignation from Pakistan's Supreme Court was accepted Friday, amid concerns of a growing rift in the judiciary ahead of general elections next month.

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Al Jazeera

‘Election engineering’: Is Pakistan’s February vote already rigged?

Even with Pakistan’s chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.

Al Jazeera

Has Pakistan’s top court cleared former PM Sharif’s way back to power?

The country’s Supreme Court on Monday effectively allowed Sharif to contest the February elections.

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Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections

Jailed leader’s bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.

The Hindu

Pakistan prepares for crucial elections in 2024 as ties with India remain frozen

Pakistan-India relations remain strained over Kashmir issue, but analysts hope for improvement with Nawaz Sharif's potential return to power.

The Independent UK

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek fourth term in office, his party says

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says, noting he will be its consensus candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections and the office of the prime minister

The Hindu

Kashmir will become Gaza without India-Pakistan dialogue, says Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah warns of Gaza-like situation in J&K if India-Pakistan dialogue not held. Urges India and Pakistan to come forward and resolve issues.

Dynamite News

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-backed party to contest all seats in general elections in Pakistan

Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a political entity of the 26/11 terror attacks mastermind and founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, has fielded candidates for each and every national and provincial assembly constituency across Pakistan for the upcoming general elections slated to be held on February 8, 2024. Read further…

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