Pakistan elections

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Pakistan Elections 2024: Poll Drama Unfolds with Violence and Rigging Claims

Election controversies - Election rigging - Imran Khan - International relations - Pakistan elections - Political polarization

An overview of the chaotic Pakistan elections in 2024 marred by violence, delays, and controversy.

The Pakistan elections in 2024 were anything but smooth sailing. Amidst concerns of rigging, violence, and soaring inflation, the polls closed after a tumultuous day. Female voters in Lahore continued to flock to polling stations, reminiscent of Imran Khan's victory in 2018. The election day witnessed mobile internet shutdowns and security threats, with at least nine people losing their lives to poll-related violence. The suspense and delays in counting the votes added to the drama, leaving the nation on edge.

As the day unfolded, the election process faced unprecedented challenges. Projections of results were slower than anticipated, fueling speculation and anxiety among the electorate. Pakistan's caretaker prime minister highlighted the struggle to ensure free and fair elections amidst pre-poll rigging allegations. Despite these hurdles, millions of Pakistanis eagerly awaited the election results, hoping for a transparent outcome in a climate of economic hardship and political polarization.

Interesting Facts: 1. Imran Khan, the former prime minister, faced ousting in a no-confidence vote almost two years before the 2024 elections. 2. The UK and Pakistan share a longstanding relationship, supported by strong connections between their people. The international community expressed concerns over the irregularities in the electoral process, calling for thorough investigations into the election discrepancies.

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Pakistan elections 2024: Polls close after mobile internet cut (BBC News)

Millions were voting in a new government amid soaring inflation, rising violence and rigging claims.

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Pakistan election 2024 live: Vote marred by violence, mobile ... (Aljazeera.com)

With less than 10 minutes left, female voters continued to flock to a polling station in Lahore. PTI leader Imran Khan won here in 2018. Voters here have ...

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Pakistan election: phone service suspended as country goes to polls (The Guardian)

Caretaker government says it took decision for security reasons after two bomb blasts targeted election offices.

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Pakistan election - live: Counting of votes underway in polls hit by ... (The Independent)

At least nine people were killed in Pakistan in poll-related violence and attacks as the country's 240 million population votes to elect their new ...

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Election-day internet shutdown in Pakistan is a reckless attack on ... (Amnesty International)

Following the internet shutdown in Pakistan as the country holds its general elections today, Livia Saccardi, Interim Deputy Director for South Asia at ...

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Mobile internet suspended as Pakistan heads to polls in election ... (CNN)

Millions in Pakistan will head to the polls on Thursday for a general election in which old dynasties are vying for power while the country's widely popular ...

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Pakistan PM 'can't guarantee free and fair elections' as country votes ... (Sky News)

The caretaker prime minister of Pakistan has told Sky News there is no attempt to "target a specific party or group" amid claims of pre-poll rigging and ...

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Pakistanis wait for election results (NPR)

Thursday's general elections came amid economic woes and continued political polarization. After voting began, authorities cut mobile phone and internet ...

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Pakistan general election: Vote counting begins as nine killed in ... (Sky News)

Nine people, including two children, were killed in attacks throughout Thursday. The interior ministry also said mobile phone services, ...

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Pakistan elections 2024: Count under way after controversial election (BBC News)

Election officials are calling for results to be speeded up, after delays in announcing vote tallies.

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Pakistan elections 2024: Mobile internet cut as controversial polls held (BBC News)

The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Three-time PM ...

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Pakistan election: officials warned to release results swiftly amid ... (The Guardian)

Projections on local television channels slow coming in compared to previous elections as some early urban results show surprise lead for Imran Khan's ...

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Pakistan Election Results Suffer Delay (Voice of America)

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, claimed a lead based on an initial, unofficial count. Polling stations across the ...

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Pakistan election 2024: Live results (Aljazeera.com)

About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges.

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Pakistan election results 2024 live: Tight race as vote results trickle in (Aljazeera.com)

Early results are starting to trickle in for the National Assembly, a day after the country went to the polls.

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Pakistan election results delayed after mobile phone service blackout (Financial Times)

Candidates loyal to Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party had won five seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-N party of three-time former prime minister Nawaz ...

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Early Pakistan vote results show rivals neck and neck (Reuters)

Pakistan's main political parties were tied neck and neck in early results on Friday after vote counts in the general election were hit by unusual delays ...

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Pakistan election results are delayed, but wins are reported for ... (ABC News)

The results of Pakistan's elections were being delayed by connectivity issues a day after the vote that was marred by sporadic violence, a mobile phone ...

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Pakistan election results: Pakistan vote count close amid rigging ... (BBC News)

Votes are being counted after yesterday's general election which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone services and violent unrest · Many analysts say ...

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Pakistan election: Early results give Imran Khan supporters the edge ... (Sky News)

Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are slightly ahead in early election results, after vote counts were hit by delays following a mobile ...

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Pakistan elections 2024: Violence, poll rigging, systemic errors ... (Livemint)

Low turnout, lack of mobilisation efforts, and violent attacks in certain areas characterised the Pakistan elections, while some political parties offered ...

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Pakistan elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement (GOV.UK)

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said: The UK and Pakistan enjoy a close and long-standing relationship, underpinned by strong links between our people. Following ...

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Pakistan elections: Against the odds, Khan's PTI proves support is ... (BBC News)

However the PML-N, led by pre-election frontrunner Nawaz Sharif, can currently claim to be the largest party. What is clear is that Imran Khan's PTI party has ...

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Elections in Pakistan - United States Department of State (Department of State)

We commend Pakistani poll workers, civil society, journalists and election observers for their work to protect and uphold Pakistan's democratic and electoral ...

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PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting ... (Aljazeera.com)

Results so far show wins for candidates aligned with former PM Imran Khan's party, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders.

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Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities ... (Livemint)

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, and EU have expressed concerns about the election process in Pakistan.

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'Serious concerns': World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count ... (Aljazeera.com)

Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan's election. Pakistan Elections. Supporters of ...

Pakistan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the general elections (EU News)

The European Union takes note of the completion of the polling in the general elections, which took place on 8 February in Pakistan, following several months of postponement and uncertainty, and in a context of a tense security environment.

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