Monthly Archives: February 2008
Results of Election to be finalised by Feb 20
Election results will be finalised by February 20 and upon submitting details of expenditure by the candidates, official notification in this regard will be issued. Sindh Chief Election Commissioner Chaudhry Qamar-uz-Zaman told Geo News that the provincial Election Commission is … Continue reading
Musharraf’s rivals win election: unofficial results
President Pervez Musharraf’s opponents won a big election victory on Tuesday after voters rejected his former ruling party, raising questions about the future of the US ally who has ruled since 1999. Counting was continuing with results still awaited in … Continue reading
Counting continuous after vote, mostly in peace
Counting continuous on Monday after an election in Pakistan which was far less violent than feared, although it could result in a parliament set on driving US ally President Pervez Musharraf from power. Musharraf called for reconciliation after casting his … Continue reading
Over 10,000 observers monitoring elections
Over 10,000 Pakistani and foreign observers are monitoring general elections in Pakistan on Monday. The election commission has issued 1050 accreditation cards to foreign observers and 4600 cards to the local observers, private TV channel reported. Foreign observers mostly came … Continue reading
$2.4bn allocated to introduce modern transport system in Lahore
A sum of $ 2.4 billion would be spent for introducing new transport, light rail system in Lahore in collaboration with private sector in order to ensure latest facilities for people, Member Infrastructure Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr Asad Shah … Continue reading
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Musharraf spokesman denies reported election comment
Pervez Musharraf’s spokesman on Sunday denied that he made comments on upcoming elections that were attributed to him in a interview with Jamaima Khan. “At no stage did President Pervez Musharraf say this or predict victory or a majority for … Continue reading
New democratic govt to counter terrorism, sustain economic growth : Musharraf
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday hoped Pakistan will have a stable, democratically elected government that will ensure success in the war against extremism and terrorism and sustain economic growth. Launching the over Rs 30 billion (US 510 million) expansion and … Continue reading
Kayani urges people to help maintain law, order during election
According to ISPR press release Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has expressed his satisfaction over the pace and manner of Army’s deployment for maintenance of law and order in the country for the forthcoming General Elections, strictly … Continue reading
Nawaz-Zardari alliance won’t be able to form govt : Durrani
Former Federal Information Minister and PML-Q leader Muhammad Ali Durrani has said that the PPP and PML-N alliance will not be able to form the next government. “I am very sure that Nawaz-Zardari alliance, even if they are together, won’t … Continue reading