Category: Politics

To address these challenges, priority measures were implemented, including the suspension of mobile phone services nationwide based on security agencies’ recommendations. Additionally, supporters of unsuccessful candidates staged sit-ins at polling stations, resulting in logistical difficulties for polling staff.

Sources within the PPP have disclosed that in the event Bilawal Bhutto and Asif Zardari decline leadership roles at the federal level, Faryal Talpur could potentially assume the role of Chief Minister.

The protests escalated further as key transportation arteries, including the Quetta and DI Khan national highways, were forcibly blocked by agitators. The strategic blockade aimed to draw attention to the perceived electoral irregularities and to exert pressure on authorities to address the grievances of the disenfranchised electorate.

Furthermore, he revealed that the meeting with the MQM had been positive, acknowledging the genuine grievances of the people of Karachi regarding water and security issues. He pointed out that efforts had been made previously by their leadership to address Karachi’s problems.

In Sindh, results for 129 seats of the Provincial Assembly have been declared, with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) securing 84 seats. Independent candidates, including those supported by PTI, won 13 seats, while Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) secured 28, 2, and 2 seats respectively.

Women candidates affiliated with the PML-N, including Noshin Iftikhar from Sialkot, Maryam Nawaz from Lahore, Shazia Mansab from Nankana Sahib, and Tehmina Daulatana from Vehari, have also secured seats in the National Assembly by defeating opposing candidates.

This procedural timeline, as outlined by the Election Act 2017, ensures the timely and orderly conduct of elections, allowing for the swift formation of the government and the commencement of parliamentary proceedings. The requirement for the Election Commission to notify the results within 14 days of polling underscores the importance of transparency and efficiency in the electoral process.

Furthermore, Kundi speculated on the potential scenario wherein the PPP could extend support to a PML-N Prime Minister and sit in the opposition. He stressed the party’s capability to serve as a constructive opposition, irrespective of holding the position of opposition leader.

It is pertinent to mention that in NA-130 Lahore, as per unofficial and non-governmental results, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Muhammad Nawaz Sharif secured victory with 171,024 votes, while Yasmin Rashid trailed with 115,043 votes.