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.

Internet users are remarking on the fairly odd-looking ballot papers this election season, owing to an influx of independent candidates with their innovative electoral symbols. Is India winning?” asked the X user comically, with a picture of the Indian actor, Ajay Devgan, with tears in his eyes. One political party candidate’s initial vote count is making rounds on the internet for having just one vote. “Bro could have at least voted for himself,” penned one internet user. “I will appear for the Pakistan Studies exam again ten years from now.

"We respect the mandate of all parties and independent candidates," Nawaz stated, acknowledging the reality of the election results. I have asked him to meet Asif Ali Zardari, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui," Nawaz Sharif revealed, highlighting his proactive approach to kick-start the formation of a coalition government. In his address, Sharif expressed concern about the current state of the country, emphasising that it does not allow room for further crises. He announced that the first meeting to form a coalition government will be held tonight, with Shehbaz Sharif and other party members actively participating in the discussions. According to media reports, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he cannot comment on Sharif's offer until the election results become clearer.

According to the unofficial unofficial results of all 187 polling stations of PP 195 Pakpattan 3, independent candidate Imran Akram Jatt was successful with 50870 votes. According to the unofficial unofficial results of all 202 polling stations of PP 86 Mianwali 2, independent candidate Aminullah Khan won with 85318 votes. According to the unofficial unofficial result of PP 233 Vihari 5, Muhammad Saqib Khurshid of PML-N won with 54816 votes. According to the unofficial unofficial results of all 164 polling stations of PP 132 Nankana Sahib 1, independent candidate Sultan Bajwa was successful with 47743 votes. According to the unofficial unofficial results of all 131 polling stations of PP 274 Muzaffargarh 7, Mohammad Sabatin Raza of Muslim League-N was successful with 44560 votes.

The Federal Ministry of Interior has reacted to the delay in announcing the election results. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, it is said that the delay in compiling the election results has been reviewed, and the delay in the election results is due to communication problems. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, concerns regarding the delay in processing the results have been addressed to the concerned returning officers from the public and the media. It was a result of preventive measures taken to ensure security. “Protocols to ensure the safety of both staff and ballots are comprehensive, which took considerable time, the situation is now satisfactory and results are expected to continue,” the statement said.

The South Asian nation experiences a high demand for plastic products due to its large population and diverse indus­tries, contributing to substantial plastic waste generation. In Pakistan, plastic degradation manifests in various ways, with plastic pollution affecting both urban and rural environments. Efforts to address plastic deg­radation in Pakistan include ini­tiatives to raise awareness about the environmental consequences of plastic use and disposal. Kenya, in East Africa, has banned single-use plastic bags, demonstrating a commitment to curbing plastic pollution. International collaboration is also vital in addressing the trans­boundary nature of plastic degra­dation.

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Many citizens are utilising the digital realm to share valuable guidance on the voting process and to provide insights into their individual experiences, contributing to the collective dialogue surrounding the elections. one X user shared how excited they were to vote through a meme. Another X user shared how inefficient the process was for them. #Elections2024 https://t.co/kwwztl4bDM — Adeel Azhar (@adeel_azhar) February 8, 2024Yet another X user joined in to share their complaint. Should we grab a rock from outside the polling station and dial the number?"

After the polling in the general elections in the country, the counting of votes and the results are going on. The polling process for the general elections continued from 8 am to 5 pm and crores of people exercised their right to vote. The results keep coming.The first unofficial and unofficial result in the country has come out. According to the result of 2 out of 275 polling stations of National Assembly Constituency NA 148 Multan 1, Yousuf Raza Gilani of the Pakistan People’s Party is on the first position with 230 votes. Ahmad Hussain Dehar of Pakistan Muslim League (N) is second with 164 votes.