The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives says that there should be a full investigation into allegations of corruption or fraud in Pakistan’s elections. Michael McCall has said in one of his statements that those responsible for corruption or fraud in the election should be brought to justice. He said that the US supports the right of the Pakistani people to elect a democratic government and a democratically elected government that respects the rule of law and human rights.

This girl-looking digital avatar is actually a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Tong Tong (meaning little girl) has been named the world’s first AI child, developed by scientists in China. They even claim that Tong Tong can also express emotions. This AI child was introduced during an AI conference in Beijing. During this conference, people also spoke to Tong Tong and instructed him to do some work.

The electoral process’s lack of transparency and the ongoing allegations of manipulation have sparked doubts about the democratic process’s credibility. To preserve democratic values, the ECP must act swiftly to allay these worries and guarantee that elec­tions are held in an impartial and open manner. It is equally crucial to acknowledge, though, that other political parties, should they be able to get the necessary numbers through legal proce­dures, also possess the right to establish government. It is imperative that all political actors demonstrate maturity by abstaining from raising ten­sions that may result in conflicts between various parties. In the end, all political parties and institutions must put the interests of the country above their own partisanship in order to preserve stability and ensure that democracy endures for the sake of all cit­izens’ prosperity.

Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan will visit the erstwhile East Godavari and West Godavari districts from Feb. 14 to 17. He will start his tour in Bhimavaram and cover Amalapuram, Kakinada, and Rajamahendravaram. He will meet party senior leaders, locally influential leaders, and other important people. The Jana Sena chief’s tour programme will be organised in three phases, and in the first phase, he will meet important leaders, locally influential leaders, and other important persons. Soon after the completion of his tour programme to both the erstwhile Godavari districts, he will be visiting other parts of the state, as the party leadership is preparing plans accordingly.

Some PPP leaders have indicated that the party will convene its Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting to discuss the possibility of forming a coalition government. Throughout the election campaign, the PPP had bitterly criticized the PML-N for its poor performance during the previous coalition government. Previously, senior PPP leader Khursheed Shah reportedly stated that the party would not engage in discussions with PML-N if Nawaz Sharif asserted himself as the prime minister. This implies that the PPP was open to considering a coalition but without Nawaz assuming the role of prime minister. Nawaz claimed that not only at the Centre, but the PML-N had also emerged as the single largest party in Punjab.

A nation-scale disruption of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is being reported by users and internet watchdogs in Pakistan on Saturday. ⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to X/Twitter across #Pakistan; the incident comes amid political turmoil after a controversial election held under an internet and mobile network blackout 📉 pic.twitter.com/1sZpkbWN6L — NetBlocks (@netblocks) February 10, 2024NetBlocks, a global internet watchdog, said the incident comes "amid political turmoil after a controversial election held under an internet and mobile network blackout". In the run-up to the February 8 elections in Pakistan, the country suffered from multiple internet disruptions and slow-downs. Just earlier today, the Foreign Office denied that there was any wide-scale internet disruption on polling day. It must be noted that all internet shutdowns have coincided with virtual events organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

The global journal Bloomberg has said regarding the country’s general elections that whatever the results of the election, the discussion with the IMF is important for Pakistan. Bloomberg talks to Asia Frontier Capital fund manager Richard Ysai about the general elections in Pakistan and said that whether the government is a majority or a coalition, Pakistan needs a new bailout program. Richard Ysai also said that Pakistan’s external debt situation is uncertain, unstable, the government of Pakistan has to make several payments in the next 6 months and Pakistan needs a large long-term debt program. The Bloomberg official said in his conversation that Pakistan Stock Exchange is a very cheap market since the global financial crisis, the price and income ratio of the Pakistani market is at the lowest level, the Pakistan Stock Exchange is cheap because of political and economic concerns in the share prices. Bloomberg added that the interest rates in Pakistan may decrease in the next 9 to 12 months.

The PTI-affiliated independent candidates clinched National Assembly and provincial legislature seats in several districts of K-P in the general elections held a day earlier. The PTI formed its government in K-P for the first time in 2013 with Pervez Khattak as the chief minister. The second time the party formed its government in K-P was in 2018 with Mahmood Khan as the provincial chief executive. The PTI’s K-P president, Ali Amin Gandapur, is likely to become the chief minister of the province. Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur was a provincial minister in the first term of the PTI in K-P.

The trophy unveiling ceremony of the ninth edition of Pakistan Super League will be held on Tuesday, February 13. Preparations for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League are going on in full swing, in this regard, the opening ceremony of the trophy will be held on February 13 in Lahore. According to sources, the PSL curtain raiser ceremony will be held before the first match. Sources further said that spectacular fireworks will also be displayed on the occasion of the opening ceremony. It should be noted that Pakistan Super League 9 is starting from February 17.

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Sunday congratulated the entire Pakistani Nation, Caretaker Government, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Political Parties and all winning candidates on successful conduct of General Elections 2024. The COAS said, “Leadership and personnel of law-enforcement agencies deserve our highest appreciation for creating a safe and secure environment for the electoral process, despite overwhelming odds. “Elections and democracy are means to serve people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves. Elections are not a zero-sum competition of winning and losing but an exercise to determine the mandate of the people. The COAS wished that these elections bring in political and economic stability and prove to be the harbinger of peace and prosperity for our beloved Pakistan.

PTI founding chairman and former premier Imran Khan on Friday claimed that his party had secured a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly. Imran further maintained that nobody in Pakistan would accept Nawaz’s speech and even the international media was writing against it. The PTI stalwart added that apart from the Centre, the PTI would form provincial governments in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab as well. https://t.co/VEAG8MJ3fz — PTI (@PTIofficial) February 9, 2024The PTI leader maintained that the party’s independent candidates would remain faithful to it and there was were no chances of them switching their loyalties. Earlier, PML-N leader and former finance minister Ishaq Dar claimed that successful independent candidates were in touch with his party.

RAWALPINDI, FEB 10 (DNA) – COAS Gen. Syed Asim Munir has congratulated the entire Pakistani Nation, Caretaker Government, Election Commission of Pakistan, Political Parties and all winning candidates on successful conduct of General Elections 2024. Elections and democracy are means to serve people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves. Elections are not a zero-sum competition of winning and losing but an exercise to determine the mandate of the people. As the people of Pakistan have reposed their combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity. COAS wishes that these elections bring in political and economic stability and prove to be the harbinger of peace and prosperity for our beloved Pakistan.

MARDAN - The Awami National Party (ANP) Cen­tral Senior Vice President, Ameer Haid­er Hoti, conceded defeat in the Mar­dan district elections on Friday. Independent candi­date Faisal Khan Tarrskai, supported by PTI, secured victory in PK-52 with 42,269 votes, defeating ANP’s Tausif Ijaz with 23,317 votes. In NA-26, independent candidate and for­mer PTI MNA Sajid Khan secured a substantial lead. Independent candi­date and former MNA Malik Bilal Re­hman stood third with 11542 votes in the same constituency. Similarly, in PK-71, Sohail Afridi, another independent candidate, secured 31,649 votes, sur­passing Bilawal Afridi of PML-N who received 7,401 votes.

The recent general election in Pakistan, touted as the most expen­sive in the country’s history at a staggering cost of Rs42 billion, was marred by significant challenges stemming from the unexpected disruption of internet and mobile phone services. The reliance on the Election Management System (EMS) for the time­ly transmission of election results proved to be a major stumbling block in ensuring the smooth conduct of the elections. The mismanagement and altercations witnessed at polling station offic­es exacerbated the challenges faced during the election. This may involve establishing alternative communication channels and backup systems to ensure the timely transmission of election results and main­tain public confidence in the electoral process. Only through concerted efforts to address these challenges can Pakistan uphold its democratic principles and foster public trust in the electoral process

The United States on Friday called into question the "undue restrictions" put in place during Pakistan's electoral process and expressed concern about allegations of vote-rigging, but pledged to work with whoever forms the next government. Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were ahead as vote counting dragged on following Thursday's election. I echo the @StateDept's call for a full investigation of any claims of election interference or fraud in Pakistan. Also read: EU urges Pakistan to ensure full investigation of reported election irregularities"We join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly," Miller said in a statement. "We condemn electoral violence... and are concerned about allegations of interference in the electoral process.