Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced protests across the country on Saturday against what it called widespread rigging in the general elections.

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Protests surge across Pakistan amidst claims of vote rigging. Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced protests across the country on Saturday against what it called widespread rigging in the general elections. Watch to know more!

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Pakistan Elections 2024: Rawalpindi commissioner resigns admits unfair play in polls

<p><strong>Pakistan Election Results 2024</strong>: The top bureaucrat of the garrison city of Rawalpindi resigned from his office on Saturday (Feb 17) after he confessed to having rigged the country's&nbsp;Feb 8 national elections.&nbsp;Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha announced that he has resigned from top administrative post while speaking to reporters at the city's cricket stadium.</p>

<p>He claimed there was "pressure" on him to the extent that he contemplated suicide today but then resolved to present matters before the public. Shortly after his address to the reporters,&nbsp;there were reports that the&nbsp;commissioner has been arrested but the claims were denied by police officers of Rawalpindi.</p>

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<p>"I failed to conduct the election fairly. I am resigning from my post... I have committed a big mistake. We managed to declare 13 loser candidates as winner," Ali Chattha said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ali Chattha's accusations come ahead of a hearing in Pakistan's Supreme Court where a three-judge bench including the chief justice will decide if&nbsp;the recently held general elections will be declared null and void due to reports of&nbsp;poll rigging and deliberate delay in announcing the results by Pakistan's election commission.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan Election Commission's clarification</strong></h2>

<p>The Election Commission of Pakistan rejected&nbsp;Ali Chattha's&nbsp;allegations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"No official of the Election Commission issued any directions to Commissioner Rawalpindi. The commissioner of any division is neither a DRO [District Returning Officer] nor an RO [Returning Officer] neither are the Presiding Officer and they are not involved in the election process directly either. Despite this, the election commission will conduct an inquiry at the earliest into the matter," Pakistan's election commission said in an official statement.</p>

<p>In a statement, Rawalpindi Police denied the reports of the commissioner's arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rawalpindi Police denies the news about the arrest of Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chattha, Rawalpindi Police has not arrested Commissioner Rawalpindi," it wrote on X.</p>

<p>The Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan did not give a majority to any of the major parties.</p>

<p>Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) supported independent candidates secured 92 seats, while Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured 75 and 54 seats respectively.</p>

<p>The PML-N and the PPP have declared&nbsp;former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif as the leader of their alliance that is supposed to prove majority in Pakistan's National Assembly in the immediate future.&nbsp;<br />
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Pakistan Election Results 2024: The top bureaucrat of the garrison city of Rawalpindi resigned from his office on Saturday (Feb 17) after he confessed to having rigged the country's Feb 8 national elections.

Pakistan Election Results 2024: The top bureaucrat of the garrison city of Rawalpindi resigned from his office on Saturday (Feb 17) after he confessed to having rigged the country's Feb 8 national elections. Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha announced that he has resigned from top administrative post while speaking to reporters at the city's cricket stadium. He claimed there was "pressure" on him to the extent that he contemplated suicide today but then resolved to present matters before the public. Shortly after his address to the reporters, there were reports that the commissioner has been arrested but the claims were denied by police officers of Rawalpindi. Also read | Cast From The Past: How Pakistan's bat-less election in 2024 followed Zia-ul-Haq's dictatorship script "I failed to conduct the election fairly. I am resigning from my post... I have committed a big mistake. We managed to declare 13 loser candidates as winner," Ali Chattha said. Ali Chattha's accusations come ahead of a hearing in Pakistan's Supreme Court where a three-judge bench including the chief justice will decide if the recently held general elections will be declared null and void due to reports of poll rigging and deliberate delay in announcing the results by Pakistan's election commission. Pakistan Election Commission's clarification The Election Commission of Pakistan rejected Ali Chattha's allegations. Also watch | Pakistan elections results 2024: The game of thrones in Pakistan × "No official of the Election Commission issued any directions to Commissioner Rawalpindi. The commissioner of any division is neither a DRO [District Returning Officer] nor an RO [Returning Officer] neither are the Presiding Officer and they are not involved in the election process directly either. Despite this, the election commission will conduct an inquiry at the earliest into the matter," Pakistan's election commission said in an official statement. In a statement, Rawalpindi Police denied the reports of the commissioner's arrest. "Rawalpindi Police denies the news about the arrest of Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chattha, Rawalpindi Police has not arrested Commissioner Rawalpindi," it wrote on X. The Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan did not give a majority to any of the major parties. Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) supported independent candidates secured 92 seats, while Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured 75 and 54 seats respectively. The PML-N and the PPP have declared former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif as the leader of their alliance that is supposed to prove majority in Pakistan's National Assembly in the immediate future. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Section 144 has been imposed in Pakistan's capital&nbsp;Islamabad, ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) peaceful protest&nbsp;called on&nbsp;Saturday (Feb 17) over the rigging of the recently concluded general elections. In a post on X, the Islamabad Police said that patrolling has been increased in&nbsp;the Islamabad Capital Territory and checking has been tightened at all checkpoints.</p>

<p>"Citizens should carry necessary identification documents while travelling and cooperate with the police during checking," the police said, adding that there might be heavy traffic towards F-Nine Park, "so citizens should avoid unnecessary travel in this direction."</p>

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<p>"Women and children below 18 years of age should avoid going to F Nine Park and F Six between 10 am to 1 pm," the police said in a separate post on X and warned that nobody would be allowed to cause disturbance in Islamabad. "Strict legal action will be taken against the violators," the post added.</p>

<h2><strong>The peaceful protests against poll rigging</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, former jailed prime minister Imran Khan's PTI announced its decision to sit in the opposition benches in Parliament as well as the Punjab Assembly, and launch a nationwide protest&nbsp;against rigging in the Feb 8 general elections. Speaking to the Dawn, a PTI source said that Khan tasked former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser with engaging political parties to muster support for the protest drive.</p>

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<p>The PTI also issued a white paper against alleged rigging on Friday. The party urged the entire country to take part in the peaceful protests.</p>

<p>The elections did not return a clear majority for anyone but independent candidates backed by Imran Khan won 92 out of 264 seats, making them the largest group.</p>

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<p>The current caretaker government and Pakistan's election commission have rejected the allegations of rigging and said the country has laws and systems to investigate specific complaints.</p>

<h2><strong>GDA protests in Sindh</strong></h2>

<p>A day back, leaders and supporters of the Grand Democratic Alliance protested in Sindh, blocking a main highway against the alleged poll rigging. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, GDA leaders and supporters gathered and staged a sit-in at Jamshoro Toll Plaza at the Hyderabad-Jamshoro interchange demanding free and fair results.</p>

<p>The PTI and other political parties have backed the GDA's demonstrations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Section 144 has been imposed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) peaceful protest called on Saturday (Feb 17) over the rigging of the recently concluded general elections.

Section 144 has been imposed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) peaceful protest called on Saturday (Feb 17) over the rigging of the recently concluded general elections. In a post on X, the Islamabad Police said that patrolling has been increased in the Islamabad Capital Territory and checking has been tightened at all checkpoints. "Citizens should carry necessary identification documents while travelling and cooperate with the police during checking," the police said, adding that there might be heavy traffic towards F-Nine Park, "so citizens should avoid unnecessary travel in this direction." Also read | Pakistan Elections 2024 to be declared null and void? All eyes on Supreme Court for key verdict "Women and children below 18 years of age should avoid going to F Nine Park and F Six between 10 am to 1 pm," the police said in a separate post on X and warned that nobody would be allowed to cause disturbance in Islamabad. "Strict legal action will be taken against the violators," the post added. The peaceful protests against poll rigging Earlier, former jailed prime minister Imran Khan's PTI announced its decision to sit in the opposition benches in Parliament as well as the Punjab Assembly, and launch a nationwide protest against rigging in the Feb 8 general elections. Speaking to the Dawn, a PTI source said that Khan tasked former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser with engaging political parties to muster support for the protest drive. اسلام آباد میں امن عامہ کے قیام اور دفعہ 144 کی عملداری یقینی بنانے اسلام آباد کیپیٹل پولیس کے جوان اور افسران شہر بھر میں اپنے فرائض سر انجام دے رہے ہیں ۔ عوام الناس کو متنبہ کیا جاتا ہے کہ کسی غیر قانونی عمل کا حصہ نہ بنیں۔#ICTP pic.twitter.com/dzMXcLUy5s — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) February 17, 2024 × The PTI also issued a white paper against alleged rigging on Friday. The party urged the entire country to take part in the peaceful protests. The elections did not return a clear majority for anyone but independent candidates backed by Imran Khan won 92 out of 264 seats, making them the largest group. Also watch | Protests surge across Pakistan amidst claims of vote rigging × The current caretaker government and Pakistan's election commission have rejected the allegations of rigging and said the country has laws and systems to investigate specific complaints. GDA protests in Sindh A day back, leaders and supporters of the Grand Democratic Alliance protested in Sindh, blocking a main highway against the alleged poll rigging. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, GDA leaders and supporters gathered and staged a sit-in at Jamshoro Toll Plaza at the Hyderabad-Jamshoro interchange demanding free and fair results. The PTI and other political parties have backed the GDA's demonstrations. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The United States, the European Union and Britain called for an investigation into the&nbsp;electoral process of Pakistan and separately expressed concerns regarding the reported irregularities.</p>

<p>Elsewhere, Indian-origin man Vivek Taneja died in the United States after he was attacked and suffered life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Friday (Feb 9) that his government would try to improve relations with neighbouring countries.</p>

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<p>The United States, the European Union and Britain on Friday (Feb 9) separately expressed concerns regarding the electoral process in Pakistan in the wake of voting which took place on Thursday (Feb 8) and appealed for an investigation into reported irregularities.</p>

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<p>Pakistan Election Results 2024: Victory was declared on Friday (Feb 9) for the former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif from his NA-130 constituency in Lahore. But ousted former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)&nbsp;claimed that "the number of total valid votes is greater than total number of votes cast" in the NA-130 constituency in Lahore.</p>

<p>The PTI posted a paper on social media which appears to show a document from the Returning Officer at National Assembly-130 constituency (Lahore XIV). According to the document, while the total number of votes cast is 293,693, the total number of valid votes are higher.</p>

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<p>The document showed 294,043 votes as the total number of valid votes, which is 350&nbsp;more than total number of&nbsp;votes polled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of himself for stealing public mandate," PTI further added on X.</p>

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<p>As of 4:45PM (local time), of the 149 National Assembly results announced, the Independent candidates are leading on&nbsp;61 seats, followed by PML(N) on 43 seats,&nbsp;PPP on&nbsp;38,&nbsp;MQM on 4. While JUIP, BNP and PMLQ were leading on&nbsp;1 seat each.&nbsp;Results of 116 seats are awaited.</p>

<p>Among the heavyweights, PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz won her first-ever National Assembly seat with 83,855 votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister of Pakistan's caretaker government Shehbaz Sharif won from both NA-123 and PP-158 seats for national and provincial assembly respectively.</p>

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<p>Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf president Gohar Ali Khan, who is fronting the party due to the incarcerated absence of founder Imran Khan, won NA-10 seat in Buner by nearly 70,000 votes.</p>

<p>Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari won by over 50,000 votes from Qamber Shahdkot seat. While his father and former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardan won by nearly 96,000 votes from Shaheed Benazirabad constituency.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan Election Results 2024: Victory was declared on Friday (Feb 9) for the former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif from his NA-130 constituency in Lahore.

Pakistan Election Results 2024: Victory was declared on Friday (Feb 9) for the former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif from his NA-130 constituency in Lahore. But ousted former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed that "the number of total valid votes is greater than total number of votes cast" in the NA-130 constituency in Lahore. The PTI posted a paper on social media which appears to show a document from the Returning Officer at National Assembly-130 constituency (Lahore XIV). According to the document, while the total number of votes cast is 293,693, the total number of valid votes are higher. Also watch | Pakistan Election Result 2024: Nawaz Sharif ‘wins’ NA-130 seat from Lahore × The document showed 294,043 votes as the total number of valid votes, which is 350 more than total number of votes polled. "Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of himself for stealing public mandate," PTI further added on X. The number of total valid votes is greater than total number of votes casted. Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of himself for stealing public mandate. #مینڈیٹ_پر_ڈاکا_نامنظور pic.twitter.com/D0ei6ljAbE — PTI (@PTIofficial) February 9, 2024 × As of 4:45PM (local time), of the 149 National Assembly results announced, the Independent candidates are leading on 61 seats, followed by PML(N) on 43 seats, PPP on 38, MQM on 4. While JUIP, BNP and PMLQ were leading on 1 seat each. Results of 116 seats are awaited. Among the heavyweights, PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz won her first-ever National Assembly seat with 83,855 votes. The prime minister of Pakistan's caretaker government Shehbaz Sharif won from both NA-123 and PP-158 seats for national and provincial assembly respectively. Also read | Pakistan elections 2024 top updates: Results trickle in after unusual delay, parties allege rigging Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf president Gohar Ali Khan, who is fronting the party due to the incarcerated absence of founder Imran Khan, won NA-10 seat in Buner by nearly 70,000 votes. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari won by over 50,000 votes from Qamber Shahdkot seat. While his father and former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardan won by nearly 96,000 votes from Shaheed Benazirabad constituency. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar.&nbsp;At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Latest in Pakistan Election</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).

Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14). PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar. At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office. In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government. Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one." Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing." Latest in Pakistan Election In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi. PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

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