elections Archives

28Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global, Latest

Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami

On Wednesday, Bangladesh's new authorities lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party. They reversed the previous ban, which had been imposed on August 1, 2024, during the final days of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The government announced, “We have canceled the previous order of August 1, 2024, that banned Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami. This decision is effective immediately.” Jamaat-e-Islami had faced several restrictions in recent years, including bans on participating in elections in 2014, 2018, and again in January 2024. Hasina won her fifth term in these elections, which faced accusations of fraud and lacked a credible opposition. The authorities imposed the ban under an anti-terrorism act just days before Hasina was removed from power. She fled to India b...

Putin Celebrates Fifth Term Victory Amidst Quiet Protests in Russia

18Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Putin Celebrates Fifth Term Victory Amidst Quiet Protests in Russia

Vladimir Putin secured a fifth term as Russian President with an unsurprising victory, as initial election results showed a landslide win. Subdued protests and global disapproval serve as reminders of the challenges Putin faces in maintaining control amidst growing discontent. Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured his fifth term what he hails as a resounding victory in the country's recent elections, despite widespread criticism of the electoral process as undemocratic and lacking legitimacy. He's been in power since 1999 and this victory will make him the longest-serving leader in Russia for over 200 years. Addressing reporters in a post-election news conference, Putin portrayed his win as a validation of his controversial decision to order a military intervention in Ukraine...

PPP and PML-N Join Hands to Lead Together In Pakistan

21Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

PPP and PML-N Join Hands to Lead Together In Pakistan

Following political negotiations, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have agreed to form a coalition government. Shehbaz Sharif will be the new Prime Minister and Asif Ali Zardari will likely become the President. It would be a PPP and PML-N Coalition in the central government. Late last night, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the head of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), revealed in a press conference in Islamabad that his party had agreed with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to create a joint government. The rumors of the PPP and PML-N coalition were already circulating in the political circles after the general elections. The decision came after a series of discussions on how to share power before finally settling on formin...

Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

18Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

Google has launched a dedicated page featuring search trends related to the 2024 Pakistani general elections. This tool provides insights into what voters are searching for and what issues are most concerning to them. Google has rolled out a special page called "Google Trends Pakistan General Election" to assist media outlets and the public in tracking popular political searches as the country approaches the upcoming general elections next month. This innovative tool was released as part of the Google News Initiative for informed political coverage. It provides data on the top "search queries, topics, and interests in parties contesting the elections". An interesting feature is that all charts from the Google Trends page can be embedded on any site. It also ensures continuous u...

SC to announce verdict on PTI plea challenging election delay in Punjab

5Apr

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

SC to announce verdict on PTI plea challenging election delay in Punjab

Pakistan’s Supreme Court - SC will announce its verdict on Tuesday on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition. The petition challenges the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone polls to the Punjab Assembly till October 8. A three-member bench comprises Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar. The judges have reserved the judgment after hearing all the parties. These include the government, the PTI, the ECP, and others. The hearings in the case lasted over a week. The case has witnessed high drama after two judges of the original five-member bench recused themselves from hearing the case. The judges who backed out include Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Aminuddin Khan. Thereafter, the CJP constitut...