Pakistan experienced its "wettest April since 1961", receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country's weather agency said in a report. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3 millimetres, "excessively above" the normal average of 22.5 millimetres, Pakistan's metrology department said late Friday in its monthly
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US warns Pakistan on ties over election irregularities
The United States said Wednesday that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month's election and rerun votes if needed. Donald Lu, the top US diplomat for South Asia, told lawmakers that the United States had "serious concerns" about the conduct of the February 8
8 killed in Pakistan air strikes on eastern Afghanistan: Kabul
Eight people, all women and children, were killed on Monday in "reckless" air strikes by the Pakistan military in the border regions of Afghanistan, the Taliban government's spokesman said. Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen since the Taliban government seized power in 2021, with Islamabad claiming militant groups are
ECP announces final results of Pakistan’s General Election 2024
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday announced the complete results of the country's General Election 2024 held on February 8. According to the election results announced for the National Assembly (NA), or the lower house of the country's parliament, independent candidates got 101 seats, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show ‘maturity’ after indecisive poll
Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule. The country faces days of political horse-trading after a strong performance by independent candidates loyal
Pakistan election: Aide of Imran Khan says party government, wants results released
Candidates backed by former Pakistani premier Imran Khan's party plan to form a government, a senior aide to the jailed politician said on Saturday, calling on supporters to peacefully protest if final election results were not released. The nuclear-armed South Asian nation voted on Thursday in a general election, as the country
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan aide says party aims to form government
A senior aide to Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday their party would try to form a government as it had won the most seats in Thursday's general election. Interim party chief Gohar Ali Khan called on all institutions in Pakistan to respect the party's mandate, telling
Imran’s supporters lead in Pakistan polls
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had the edge on Friday in Pakistan's election results from over 100 seats, local media said, after vote counts were hit by unusual delays that the government ascribed to a suspension of mobile phone services. Geo News said independents, who mostly owe allegiance
Australia edge Pakistan to set up Under-19 WC final
Australia scrambled to a one-wicket win with five balls to spare in their Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan at Willowmoore Park on Thursday. Australia will meet India in the final at the same venue on Sunday. Tom Straker led a potent Australian fast bowling attack, taking six for 24 as Pakistan
Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win
Millions of Pakistanis began voting Thursday in an election marred by allegations of poll rigging, with the country's most popular politician in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win. Authorities said they were suspending mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order" following a bloody