Newly elected members took oath in Pakistan National Assembly's inaugural session. Those who took oath on Thursday included the PML-N's Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif and PPP'S Asif Zardari, chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and Maulana Fazlur Rehman among others. The session which began after an hour delay was marred by chaos with PTI-backed lawmakers raising slogans alleging election rigging.

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Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly adjourned until Friday

Pakistan's National Assembly has sworn in newly elected members Pakistan Muslim League Nawas and Pakistan People's Party have formed a new government after the February 8th elections.

Pakistan: Newly-elected national assembly convenes

Heavy cross-voting by Congress and other opposition lawmakers dominated the biennial Rajya Sabha elections contest on Tuesday.

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India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh witnessed fast-paced political developments. So much so that it was anticipated that the government of the Himalayan state may fall. All this came in the backdrop of Tuesday's upper house polls. This report takes through developments of the day.

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In Pakistan, the Pakistan Peoples Party or PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz or PML-N have finally forged a power-sharing agreement after weeks of deadlock. The two parties have released the details about their arrangement. The prime minister's post will go to PML-N, while the PPP will hold the presidency.

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Rajya Sabha elections concluded on Tuesday with reports of rampant cross voting. In Karnataka, Congress won 3 out of 4 Rajya Sabha seats, whereas BJP secured one. In Himachal Pradesh, the BJP managed to pull off a victory for its candidate in the lone Rajya Sabha seat despite having only 25 MLAs in the 68-member Assembly. The BJP's victory was the result of cross-voting by Congress MLAs. In U.P too, at least 9 MLAs have been suspected of cross voting. What does it mean for opposition unity ahead of the general elections in the summer?

Rajya Sabha Elections: Shocking cross-voting delivers big blow to Congress ahead of LS polls

Former US President Donald Trump is making his presence felt in the Republican party after a string of victories in the party primaries. A longtime leader of the Republican party's National Committee has confirmed that she is leaving her post. Report suggest that people close to the former president are looking to take control of the organization. Ronna McDaniel who was elected as the chair in 2017 after running Trump's successful 2016 campaign in Michigan will step down on March 8th that is 3 days after super Tuesday. Watch to know more!

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India's election dates are expected to be announced shortly, some say as early as next week. All parties are gearing up for the big contest while the ruling party - Bhartiya Jan Party - is confident of securing a third straight term.

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The minister of parliamentary Affairs Prahlad Joshi made this announcement while saying that the seats have not been decided yet. It is being speculated that one of them could contest from Karnataka. Watch to know more!

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UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the 2024 Spring Budget will be held on March 6, leaving the door ajar for a possible early general election in May.

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<p>Reports suggest President Biden, 81, frequently leans on cheat&nbsp;sheets not just during press conferences and public events but also in private fundraisers. Sources cited by the New York Post (NYP) indicate he consults written prompts even when addressing supportive audiences, prompting unease among some Democrats.</p>

<p>Biden's fundraisers follow a structured format, beginning with public remarks in the presence of reporters, followed by a private session with Democratic donors. During these private sessions, Biden reportedly refers to notes prepared by aides when answering pre-screened questions.</p>

<p>While some donors express alarm at Biden's reliance on notes, others commend his ability to address queries effectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden's use of cheat&nbsp;sheets has been documented previously, including instances where he was seen with advance knowledge of questions during press conferences and detailed instructions for routine tasks.</p>

<p>Concerns about his age and fitness for office persist, with polls indicating public skepticism about his ability to serve another term.</p>

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<p>In response to criticism, Biden has defended his competence, rejecting claims regarding his mental acuity. Despite ongoing scrutiny, he maintains confidence in his leadership abilities, dismissing concerns raised by critics.</p>

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<h2><strong>Biden's age a big factor in 2024 election?</strong></h2>

<p>The most recent national NBC News poll revealed&nbsp;that 75 per cent&nbsp;of voters, including 50 per cent&nbsp;of Democrats, harbour apprehensions regarding President Joe Biden's mental and physical well-being.</p>

<p>In contrast, 61 per cent&nbsp;of voters express concerns about former President Donald Trump's various felony charges, while fewer than half express similar concerns about his health.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Reports suggest President Biden, 81, frequently leans on cheat sheets not just during press conferences and public events but also in private fundraisers. Sources cited by the New York Post (NYP) indicate he consults written prompts even when addressing supportive audiences, prompting unease among some Democrats.

Reports suggest President Biden, 81, frequently leans on cheat sheets not just during press conferences and public events but also in private fundraisers. Sources cited by the New York Post (NYP) indicate he consults written prompts even when addressing supportive audiences, prompting unease among some Democrats. Biden's fundraisers follow a structured format, beginning with public remarks in the presence of reporters, followed by a private session with Democratic donors. During these private sessions, Biden reportedly refers to notes prepared by aides when answering pre-screened questions. While some donors express alarm at Biden's reliance on notes, others commend his ability to address queries effectively. Biden's use of cheat sheets has been documented previously, including instances where he was seen with advance knowledge of questions during press conferences and detailed instructions for routine tasks. Concerns about his age and fitness for office persist, with polls indicating public skepticism about his ability to serve another term. Also read | Donald Trump extends support to IVF treatment after Alabama ruling In response to criticism, Biden has defended his competence, rejecting claims regarding his mental acuity. Despite ongoing scrutiny, he maintains confidence in his leadership abilities, dismissing concerns raised by critics. Also read | US announces over 500 sanctions against Russia to 'ensure Putin pays an even steeper price for his aggression' Biden's age a big factor in 2024 election? The most recent national NBC News poll revealed that 75 per cent of voters, including 50 per cent of Democrats, harbour apprehensions regarding President Joe Biden's mental and physical well-being. In contrast, 61 per cent of voters express concerns about former President Donald Trump's various felony charges, while fewer than half express similar concerns about his health. Also watch | Oops, He Did It Again! Joe Biden's 2023 Blunders (With inputs from agencies)

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As 40 per cent of the world's population are casting their vote in 2024 recent incidents have once again raised concerns about the misuse of AI-powered technology. Bad actors are using videos to deceive people, spread misinformation and influence public opinion.

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White House Nikki Haley faced another deep loss in her bid for the Republican Presidential nomination on Saturday. This time she lost by 20 points in South Carolina her home state yet a day after the defeat Haley campaigned in Michigan, a state that will see the crucial Republican presidential primary on February 27th and March 2nd.

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Iranian social media comedian Iraj Maleki to run for parliamentary elections. Maleki was approved by the Guardian Council and is running in Iran's upcoming parliamentary election. Watch to know more!

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<p>The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have reached a consensus on a 4:3 seat-sharing arrangement in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to present a united front against their political rivals. Additionally, similar agreements have been forged for the states of Gujarat, Haryana, Goa, and Chandigarh.</p>

<p>In Delhi, the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, will contest four out of the seven parliamentary constituencies, namely West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, and New Delhi. The remaining three constituencies—North East Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk—will be contested by the Congress.</p>

<p>The BJP secured victory in all seven Delhi constituencies during the 2019 elections.</p>

<p>The seat-sharing pact was disclosed during a joint press briefing by representatives of the AAP and the Congress. This development follows shortly after the opposition's INDIA bloc, AAP, celebrated its initial electoral success in the Chandigarh mayoral elections.</p>

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<h2><strong>Allocation beyond Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>While in Gujarat, AAP will field candidates from Bharuch and Bhavnagar constituencies. And in Haryana the party will contest from the Kurukshetra constituency.</p>

<p>The Congress on the other hand&nbsp;will contest both seats in Goa and the solitary constituency in Chandigarh.</p>

<p>Notably, AAP had previously nominated a candidate for South Goa, but will withdraw the nomination to accommodate their coalition partner.</p>

<p>Seat-sharing negotiations have posed significant challenges for the INDIA bloc, particularly due to the divergent aspirations of regional parties.</p>

<p>The recent electoral setbacks suffered by the Congress in several key states have emboldened regional entities to demand a larger share of parliamentary seats.</p>

<p>The Congress has secured an alliance with Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, securing the right to contest 17 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the state with the largest parliamentary representation. However, deadlock persists in Maharashtra, as the Congress and the Shiv Sena are yet to finalise the allocation of eight seats.</p>

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<h2><strong>The West Bengal conundrum</strong></h2>

<p>In West Bengal, the Congress faces obstacles, with the Trinamool Congress asserting its intention to contest all 42 parliamentary seats. Negotiations have stalled as the Trinamool has been reluctant to allocate more than two seats to the Congress, while the latter seeks at least five seats in the state.</p>

<p>The INDIA bloc, formed to counter the BJP's dominance, has encountered setbacks with the departure of key members such as Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United and Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal, both of which have aligned with the BJP.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have reached a consensus on a 4:3 seat-sharing arrangement in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to present a united front against their political rivals.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have reached a consensus on a 4:3 seat-sharing arrangement in Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to present a united front against their political rivals. Additionally, similar agreements have been forged for the states of Gujarat, Haryana, Goa, and Chandigarh. In Delhi, the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, will contest four out of the seven parliamentary constituencies, namely West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, and New Delhi. The remaining three constituencies—North East Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk—will be contested by the Congress. The BJP secured victory in all seven Delhi constituencies during the 2019 elections. The seat-sharing pact was disclosed during a joint press briefing by representatives of the AAP and the Congress. This development follows shortly after the opposition's INDIA bloc, AAP, celebrated its initial electoral success in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. Also read | Congress says discussion underway as Trinamool hints at no-alliance Allocation beyond Delhi While in Gujarat, AAP will field candidates from Bharuch and Bhavnagar constituencies. And in Haryana the party will contest from the Kurukshetra constituency. The Congress on the other hand will contest both seats in Goa and the solitary constituency in Chandigarh. Notably, AAP had previously nominated a candidate for South Goa, but will withdraw the nomination to accommodate their coalition partner. Seat-sharing negotiations have posed significant challenges for the INDIA bloc, particularly due to the divergent aspirations of regional parties. The recent electoral setbacks suffered by the Congress in several key states have emboldened regional entities to demand a larger share of parliamentary seats. The Congress has secured an alliance with Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, securing the right to contest 17 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the state with the largest parliamentary representation. However, deadlock persists in Maharashtra, as the Congress and the Shiv Sena are yet to finalise the allocation of eight seats. Also watch | Assam kills ancient 1935 law on Muslim marriages as it eyes on bringing in UCC The West Bengal conundrum In West Bengal, the Congress faces obstacles, with the Trinamool Congress asserting its intention to contest all 42 parliamentary seats. Negotiations have stalled as the Trinamool has been reluctant to allocate more than two seats to the Congress, while the latter seeks at least five seats in the state. The INDIA bloc, formed to counter the BJP's dominance, has encountered setbacks with the departure of key members such as Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United and Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal, both of which have aligned with the BJP. (With inputs from agencies)

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Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that he will write to the IMF, demanding the global lender to stop its support to cash-strapped Pakistan until it seeks an "audit" of the elections mired in controversies, including vote rigging.

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<p>In a surprising turn of events, former Pakistani bureaucrat Liaquat Ali Chattha who leveled accusations that the country's general elections were rigged retracted all his claims saying that he made the statements after "lucrative" promises made by former PM Imran Khan's PTI party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes days after the former Rawalpindi commissioner claimed that 13 candidates were declared election winners forcefully. While going back on his claims, Chattha said that he was "extremely ashamed and embarrassed."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Chattha, who previously served as the Rawalpindi commissioner, had resigned from his post and took responsibility for the alleged manipulation of election results. Not only this, raising many eyebrows, the former civil servant also levelled accusations against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa about the alleged poll rigging.</p>

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<p>However, now, in a letter addressed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday (February 22), Chattha retracted his statements and revealed that his accusations were made after Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party promised him lucrative positions in exchange for supporting their narrative of election rigging and maligning state institutions.</p>

<p>According to Chattha, a PTI leader had approached him after the February 8 elections, offering him favourable positions. He confessed to being swayed by the offer, especially considering his impending retirement after 32 years of civil service.</p>

<p>The former bureaucrat admitted that the proposal initially involved submitting a written resignation containing the fabricated narrative, but it was later decided to stage a press conference to amplify the false claims. The aim, as Chattha revealed, was to create sensationalism and drama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was in this meeting, that he made an offer to me that if I play a role in supporting the PTI's ongoing narrative of rigging in elections and maligning state institutions, he would ensure a lucrative position for me in future," Chattha said.</p>

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<p>"This proposal was made by the said individual in consideration of the fact that I was about to retire from service. He was also aware of the fact that I was under pressure due to this forthcoming retirement. After having remained a part of the services for 32 years, it is naturally hard for any civil servant to let go of all perks, privileges, and authorities," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indicating that the plan was also approved by PTI's top&nbsp;leadership, he said, "Initially, it was proposed by me that I would write the entire narrative and submit the same as part of my resignation. However, this proposal was dropped by the said prominent PTI leader as such written resignation would not create any sensations for their narrative building."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He mentioned that the PTI leadership instructed him to name Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja to further their agenda of creating mistrust in the electoral process.</p>

<p>Reacting to Chattha's retraction, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accused the PTI of attempting to manipulate the elections and tarnishing Pakistan's image.</p>

<p>"In the end, I feel extremely ashamed and embarrassed for making totally false, concocted, anti-state, and malicious statement in the press conference. This activity caused embarrassment for me as well as for the entire bureaucratic fraternity," Chattha added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a surprising turn of events, former Pakistani bureaucrat Liaquat Ali Chattha who leveled accusations that the country's general elections were rigged retracted all his claims saying that he made the statements after "lucrative" promises made by former PM Imran Khan's PTI party.

In a surprising turn of events, former Pakistani bureaucrat Liaquat Ali Chattha who leveled accusations that the country's general elections were rigged retracted all his claims saying that he made the statements after "lucrative" promises made by former PM Imran Khan's PTI party. This comes days after the former Rawalpindi commissioner claimed that 13 candidates were declared election winners forcefully. While going back on his claims, Chattha said that he was "extremely ashamed and embarrassed." Notably, Chattha, who previously served as the Rawalpindi commissioner, had resigned from his post and took responsibility for the alleged manipulation of election results. Not only this, raising many eyebrows, the former civil servant also levelled accusations against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa about the alleged poll rigging. Also Read | Taliban execute 2 convicted murderers in football stadium in eastern Afghanistan However, now, in a letter addressed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday (February 22), Chattha retracted his statements and revealed that his accusations were made after Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party promised him lucrative positions in exchange for supporting their narrative of election rigging and maligning state institutions. According to Chattha, a PTI leader had approached him after the February 8 elections, offering him favourable positions. He confessed to being swayed by the offer, especially considering his impending retirement after 32 years of civil service. The former bureaucrat admitted that the proposal initially involved submitting a written resignation containing the fabricated narrative, but it was later decided to stage a press conference to amplify the false claims. The aim, as Chattha revealed, was to create sensationalism and drama. "It was in this meeting, that he made an offer to me that if I play a role in supporting the PTI's ongoing narrative of rigging in elections and maligning state institutions, he would ensure a lucrative position for me in future," Chattha said. Also Read | Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan calls on IMF to conduct election audit, his lawyer says "This proposal was made by the said individual in consideration of the fact that I was about to retire from service. He was also aware of the fact that I was under pressure due to this forthcoming retirement. After having remained a part of the services for 32 years, it is naturally hard for any civil servant to let go of all perks, privileges, and authorities," he added. Indicating that the plan was also approved by PTI's top leadership, he said, "Initially, it was proposed by me that I would write the entire narrative and submit the same as part of my resignation. However, this proposal was dropped by the said prominent PTI leader as such written resignation would not create any sensations for their narrative building." Watch | Pakistan: PPP Chairman announces coalition government with PML-N × He mentioned that the PTI leadership instructed him to name Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja to further their agenda of creating mistrust in the electoral process. Reacting to Chattha's retraction, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accused the PTI of attempting to manipulate the elections and tarnishing Pakistan's image. "In the end, I feel extremely ashamed and embarrassed for making totally false, concocted, anti-state, and malicious statement in the press conference. This activity caused embarrassment for me as well as for the entire bureaucratic fraternity," Chattha added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Pakistani bureaucrat retracts poll rigging allegations, claims PTI promised him 'lucrative positions'

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<p>United States President Joe Biden has asked his campaign aides to focus on the most extreme statements and comments made by former president Donald Trump in the past and use them to highlight how the two 2024 frontrunners differ from each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to CNN, Biden wants&nbsp;his campaign aides to highlight Trump’s “crazy s***” to prove that he was not fit to come back as the president, months after Trump adopted similar tactics to disparage Biden.</p>

<p>“President Biden himself personally instructed some of his top campaign aides to be even more aggressive in highlighting some of President Trump‘s more inflammatory and wild comments,” claimed CNN reporter MJ Lee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We‘re told that the thrust of the president‘s direction was to significantly ramp up the campaign‘s efforts to highlight the crazy shit that Trump says in public," he added.</p>

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<p>The reelection campaign aides of the president have, as per reports, become increasingly concerned regarding how the voters have looked at Trump in the last few years through rose-tinted glasses, as per CNN and that they need to be reminded regarding the situation's reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The president knows the stakes this November could not be higher for the American people,” said Ammar Moussa, the Biden campaign’s director of rapid response, in a statement to CNN.</p>

<p>“Donald Trump is the polar opposite of everything President Biden stands for and has accomplished since he took office, and the campaign’s top priority over the next nine months will be laying out that stark choice for voters," Moussa added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Biden worried about losing elections?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Addressing his supporters in Michigan at the weekend, Trump said that they need to go out and vote in the state’s primary. However, he confused the important date and said that it was on November 27 instead of February 27.</p>

<p>Speaking at the rally, the Republican leader said that for much of his life, he was not aware of the word “indictment”, even though he faced multiple court cases.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;NATO Chief: Trump comments undermine all of our security</strong></p>

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<p>Trump, in the last few weeks, also launched threats at NATO members who do not pay their way and further reaffirmed his support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>President Biden on Sunday (Feb 18) took to X, saying that the progress which had been made in the last three years “can all be wiped out” in November, as his words raised questions about whether the leader is afraid of losing elections.</p>

<p>He added that the Democrats need to maintain the White House and the Senate, as well as regain the House of Representatives.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden has asked his campaign aides to focus on the most extreme statements and comments made by former president Donald Trump in the past and use them to highlight how the two 2024 frontrunners differ from each other.

United States President Joe Biden has asked his campaign aides to focus on the most extreme statements and comments made by former president Donald Trump in the past and use them to highlight how the two 2024 frontrunners differ from each other. According to CNN, Biden wants his campaign aides to highlight Trump’s “crazy s***” to prove that he was not fit to come back as the president, months after Trump adopted similar tactics to disparage Biden. “President Biden himself personally instructed some of his top campaign aides to be even more aggressive in highlighting some of President Trump‘s more inflammatory and wild comments,” claimed CNN reporter MJ Lee. “We‘re told that the thrust of the president‘s direction was to significantly ramp up the campaign‘s efforts to highlight the crazy shit that Trump says in public," he added. Also Read: Trump says 'brave' Navalny should not have returned to Russia The reelection campaign aides of the president have, as per reports, become increasingly concerned regarding how the voters have looked at Trump in the last few years through rose-tinted glasses, as per CNN and that they need to be reminded regarding the situation's reality. “The president knows the stakes this November could not be higher for the American people,” said Ammar Moussa, the Biden campaign’s director of rapid response, in a statement to CNN. “Donald Trump is the polar opposite of everything President Biden stands for and has accomplished since he took office, and the campaign’s top priority over the next nine months will be laying out that stark choice for voters," Moussa added. Biden worried about losing elections? Addressing his supporters in Michigan at the weekend, Trump said that they need to go out and vote in the state’s primary. However, he confused the important date and said that it was on November 27 instead of February 27. Speaking at the rally, the Republican leader said that for much of his life, he was not aware of the word “indictment”, even though he faced multiple court cases. Watch: NATO Chief: Trump comments undermine all of our security Trump, in the last few weeks, also launched threats at NATO members who do not pay their way and further reaffirmed his support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Biden on Sunday (Feb 18) took to X, saying that the progress which had been made in the last three years “can all be wiped out” in November, as his words raised questions about whether the leader is afraid of losing elections. He added that the Democrats need to maintain the White House and the Senate, as well as regain the House of Representatives. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan's two major political parties, PML-N and PPP said they have reached a formal agreement to form a coalition government. This ends ten days of intense talks between the rivals of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan whose supporters won the most seats in the recently concluded elections. Can the newly formed coalition government tackle the multiple challenges facing the country? More importantly, how long will the unpopular coalition government survive?

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<p>The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is looking into allegations of poll rigging and has formed a high-level committee to probe the matter. The investigation was triggered by allegations of poll rigging made by former Rawalpindi commissioner. ARY News reported on Wednesday (Feb 21) citing sources that the committee has already recorded statements of District Returning Officers (DRO) and Returning Officers (ROs) of 13 National Assembly constituencies and 26 assembly constituencies of Rawalpindi division.</p>

<p>The findings, including the statements of DROs and ROs will be compiled and submitted to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has demanded immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. The party alleges that Raja failed to conduct free and fair elections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | PML-N &amp; PPP to form coalition government, Sharif set to become PM</strong></p>

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<p>PTI had also&nbsp;demanded investigation into former Rawalpindi commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha's allegations. Chatha resigned from his post on February 17 saying that Pakistan's chief election commissioner and chief justice were involved in poll rigging. Both, the CEC and the Chief Justice of Pakistan have denied the allegations.</p>

<p>PTI is saying that an impartial inquiry into the claims would only be possible if CEC steps down from his position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following his allegations against the chief election commissioner, the former Rawalpindi commissioner was transferred and Rawalpindi Development Authority DG Saif Anwar Jappa was assigned the additional charge.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-pmln-and-ppp-reach-coalition-agreement-after-much-tussle-692139">Pakistan Elections: PML-N and PPP reach coalition agreement after much tussle</a></strong></p>

<p>Recently concluded general elections in Pakistan continue to generate controversy. In months before the elections, Pakistani authorities cracked down on PTI leaders and cadre. Imran Khan himself is in jail currently and faces a barrage of legal cases still pending against him. PTI was even removed from the election ballot forcing the party candidates to contest as independents.</p>

<p>In spite of huge odds stacked against the party, the candidates affiliated to it registered good performance in the elections. But former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif claimed victory for his Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is looking into allegations of poll rigging and has formed a high-level committee to probe the matter. The investigation was triggered by allegations of poll rigging made by former Rawalpindi commissioner.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is looking into allegations of poll rigging and has formed a high-level committee to probe the matter. The investigation was triggered by allegations of poll rigging made by former Rawalpindi commissioner. ARY News reported on Wednesday (Feb 21) citing sources that the committee has already recorded statements of District Returning Officers (DRO) and Returning Officers (ROs) of 13 National Assembly constituencies and 26 assembly constituencies of Rawalpindi division. The findings, including the statements of DROs and ROs will be compiled and submitted to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has demanded immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. The party alleges that Raja failed to conduct free and fair elections. Watch | PML-N & PPP to form coalition government, Sharif set to become PM × PTI had also demanded investigation into former Rawalpindi commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha's allegations. Chatha resigned from his post on February 17 saying that Pakistan's chief election commissioner and chief justice were involved in poll rigging. Both, the CEC and the Chief Justice of Pakistan have denied the allegations. PTI is saying that an impartial inquiry into the claims would only be possible if CEC steps down from his position. Following his allegations against the chief election commissioner, the former Rawalpindi commissioner was transferred and Rawalpindi Development Authority DG Saif Anwar Jappa was assigned the additional charge. Also Read | Pakistan Elections: PML-N and PPP reach coalition agreement after much tussle Recently concluded general elections in Pakistan continue to generate controversy. In months before the elections, Pakistani authorities cracked down on PTI leaders and cadre. Imran Khan himself is in jail currently and faces a barrage of legal cases still pending against him. PTI was even removed from the election ballot forcing the party candidates to contest as independents. In spite of huge odds stacked against the party, the candidates affiliated to it registered good performance in the elections. But former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif claimed victory for his Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party. (With inputs from agencies)

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