Pakistan, with a population of 241 million, is conducting its national elections for the 16th National Assembly on February 8 amid political and economic turmoil. The former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is campaigning with the help of generative AI to create footage of Khan, who is currently imprisoned and barred from contesting. The elections have been marred by allegations of pre-poll rigging, a crackdown on the opposition, particularly PTI, and calls for boycotts by militant groups such as the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and ISKP. The military has been accused of censorship and undermining democracy, leading to widespread concerns about the fairness of the elections. Amidst internet blackouts and mobile network disruptions on election day, the UN Human Rights High Commissioner has urged for a free and fair electoral process. The outcome is crucial as the elected government will face the daunting task of addressing Pakistan's economic crisis and ensuring political stability.
'Who will be PM to how many seats will each party win': Defence Expert Qamar Agha on Pakistan elections https://t.co/kpPiuvvSjg https://t.co/zAnRNlnVFp
Pakistanis have labeled it a “selection” — not an election. As voters headed to the polls on Thursday, the influence of Pakistan’s powerful military and the turbulent state of its politics were on full display. https://t.co/1kfZM4vWUN
UN rights office voices concern ahead of elections in Pakistan https://t.co/b6RwuEodoY
Why bother with an "election" when the Pakistani military has already decided that, having ousted the highly popular Imran Khan, it wants to substitute corruption-tainted Nawaz Sharif, seeing him as more pliable. https://t.co/QFnRtWYJ8z
As militant attacks surge, Pakistan votes for new parliament https://t.co/h4QxV2hDXg
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Jailed Pak Ex PM Imran Khan Votes Through Postal Ballot, Wife Misses Out https://t.co/eDyELIvCd9 https://t.co/LAUNGU6SJC
Pakistan’s elections are being brazenly rigged. Why doesn’t the U.S. seem to care? https://t.co/ZZOZTXjsui
Internet shut in #Pakistan as voting begins across the nation #PakistanElection #PakistanElection2024 https://t.co/pYfVQ8Yfsi https://t.co/oy84o6Prd5
This morning, polls in Pakistan opened amid a nationwide internet blackout and a prolonged economic and political crisis. The @progintl is on the ground in Lahore to accompany the electoral process. https://t.co/uNxPjX4EMO
Pakistan internet and mobile networks taking a nosedive currently. https://t.co/cWgFniwocc
⚠️ Update: Real-time network data show that internet blackouts are now in effect in multiple regions of #Pakistan in addition to mobile network disruptions; the incident comes on election day and follows months of digital censorship targeting the political opposition 📉 https://t.co/47Yja44TI9
STORY | Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan votes by postal ballot, wife Bushra Bibi misses out READ: https://t.co/PMXuJ7LtSn https://t.co/jj3OyVKeRm
VIDEO | Pakistan Elections 2024: Voting to elect new government underway. https://t.co/J58PZbsqrW
Rehmat Ullah Mehsud and three of his relatives are taking a perilous road journey to the most dangerous place in Pakistan to cast votes in the general election https://t.co/rxgzdcJCqZ
#PakistanElection 2024: How much influence does #Pakistan's military have on elections and politics? https://t.co/GXmTIg9ffv https://t.co/hGZhW9AilX
Polls open in Pakistan’s with key opposition leader in jail https://t.co/Qc7WbgZ3GK
As Quaid warned, use your power to vote, and don't forget to choose your leader wisely. It's a matter of your state and future! #voting #elections #pakistan #cohortmax https://t.co/X9CgBYKbpi
Pakistan is voting on Thursday in an election that will test its fragile democracy, as the hobbling of the country’s key opposition party and the threat of terrorist attacks make for a tense day at the polls https://t.co/A9OJ5skL8w https://t.co/A9OJ5skL8w
Election day in Pakistan where the tables are turned from 2018. Imran Khan is in prison and Nawaz Sharif is favourite to win after coming back into favour with his old enemy, the country's military. https://t.co/ospsHWnxCc
Imran Khan Supporter Gets 'Eggplant' Symbol As Pakistan Votes Today https://t.co/DIvxa7ZpMo https://t.co/aKH8X2gxPi
⚠ Confirmed: Live network data show a disruption to mobile internet in #Pakistan with high impact to second-largest operator Zong, corroborating widespread user reports of outages; the incident comes as polls open on election day 📵 #PakistanElection2024 https://t.co/XWIyU1BKvO
Pakistan elections open against backdrop of political muzzling allegations. This comes days after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was handed a string of jail sentences. His cousin, Usman, said that "the only solution is free and fair elections" https://t.co/QxwywabG5k
Analysts anticipate Pakistan's struggling democracy facing its true test post-elections, as a new government tackles the political and economic crises https://t.co/Nhm0gdmkVN https://t.co/lODmo2nrme
Pakistanis are like can’t tell if this is election interference or just another Thursday in Pakistan https://t.co/CoemdwXkfu
STORY | Voting begins in Pakistan's general elections READ: https://t.co/Jx0Au4eulW https://t.co/y6avitQWXu
BREAKING: Pakistan votes for a new parliament as militant attacks surge and jailed leader's party cries foul https://t.co/2kBqqPO0mx
#WATCH | Puducherry: On the unrest in Pakistan ahead of the country's upcoming Parliamentary Elections, Defence Expert Brigadier (Retd.) Anil Gupta says, "... The Pakistan Army wants to bring in Nawaz Sharif. They have ensured that there is no opposition... They have ensured that… https://t.co/o2sRFpkZh9
Internet going down in Pakistan just as our allies in the Pakistan military get set to hold a free and fair election. https://t.co/wOEloE95rA
#WATCH | Voters arrive at a polling booth in Islamabad, as parliamentary general elections get underway in Pakistan. (Source: Reuters) https://t.co/twAWVomysU
#WATCH | Parliamentary general elections get underway in Pakistan. (Video Source: Reuters) https://t.co/BeSNFGKR4r
#PakistanElection 2024 | #Pakistan to vote today amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis Live Updates: https://t.co/QeLVkA4sK9 https://t.co/QuKkwz14YB
#PakistanElections | Bloodbath on the eve of #Pakistan polls Read this and more in today's #TimesTop10: Special stories of the day, curated by our editors, delivered to your inbox Click here to subscribe 👇 https://t.co/65Til1Sg2z https://t.co/GwI2CIwQfP
#WATCH | Delhi: On the unrest in Pakistan ahead of the country's upcoming Parliamentary Elections, Defence Expert Qamar Agha says, "The result of these elections is pre-decided, right from who will be the Prime Minister to how many seats will each party win. If you see there are… https://t.co/kBku35WXQ4
Hoping for peaceful Election Day in Pakistan. If you are in Pakistan. Stop tweeting and go vote. https://t.co/sfRGxxwjMX
#WATCH | Delhi: On the unrest in Pakistan ahead of the country's upcoming Parliamentary Elections, Foreign Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen says, "... The attacks have been happening for over a week now... It's particularly bad in Balochistan because there's resistance in both- the… https://t.co/dQaL7GSPC4
#WATCH | Delhi: On the unrest in Pakistan ahead of the country's upcoming Parliamentary Elections, Defence Expert Sushant Sareen says, "... The attacks have been happening for over a week now... It's particularly bad in Balochistan because there's resistance in both- the Baloch… https://t.co/qtIM1ej1CS
Tomorrow Pakistan goes to the polls. Its government must uphold the democratic principles of a free & fair election. That includes being free from harassment & intimidation. As a representative for one of the largest Pakistani-American districts in the country, I stand with…
As Pakistan heads for a parliamentary election, the country has rarely been in such a mess. How did it get there? Here are six books to help you find out: https://t.co/PWTmFODOhS Image: Rex Shutterstock https://t.co/zDP7U6AkRn
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis https://t.co/V6kLQ0ZVM8 https://t.co/Ei7ovkeglT
Pakistan holds election tainted by rigging claims https://t.co/Jx2kJ8Gda9
The kind of thing happening constantly as the election nears in Pakistan. 👇🏼That voters and candidates are still risking their lives to participate in this corrupted process is deeply poignant. https://t.co/2P9mfUFuHJ
Pakistan Votes For New Government Today, Analysts Rule Out A Clear Winner https://t.co/oAcsosvLVz #Pakistan #PakistanElection #PakistanElection2024 https://t.co/sErfdvMr3O
Pakistan Votes Today Amid Polarisation, Rising Attacks, Economic Crisis https://t.co/oAcsosvLVz https://t.co/TvW9hsn3MM
On February 8, Pakistan’s voters will elect a leader tasked with managing one of the country’s worst-ever economic crises, an escalating terrorism problem, rekindled tensions with Afghanistan and Iran, and a long-standing border impasse with India. https://t.co/bdDFxzpQ1c
Pakistan’s national elections are on Feb. 8, and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, back from exile, could return to power after patching up relations with the military. https://t.co/TtoSqCWihe
⚠️ PAKISTAN VOTES AMID POLARISATION, MILITANT ATTACKS AND ECONOMIC CRISIS Full Story → https://t.co/cT95bqfmVE https://t.co/AHMhDgnK4N
Analysis by Ishaan Tharoor: Pakistan’s national elections on Thursday echo the nation’s controversial 2018 vote. https://t.co/DTZde71rCt
Millions of Pakistanis vote Thursday in an election marred by violence that has killed dozens, allegations of pre-poll rigging, and the jailing of the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan. 🖊️ by @emmaclarkuk and @ZainZamanJanjua ⬇️ https://t.co/CKmfglpFxE
On Thursday, Pakistanis head to the polls against a backdrop of political muzzling allegations. The alleged suppression goes beyond imposed restrictions on reporting about Imran Khan, and includes a crackdown on his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) https://t.co/FqMJkp7Sn3
8 Ways the U.S-Backed Government in Pakistan Is Subverting the Election https://t.co/2ZCAqDNZG5
Make no mistake, the world with be watching how the Feb. 8 elections in Pakistan unfold. The Government of Pakistan must prioritize free and fair elections, due process, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
TEXAS CONGRESSMAN: USA CAN'T TURN A BLIND EYE TO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PAKISTAN "The very popular party of Imran Khan is... essentially being shadow banned from the elections, that's a real problem. And the @StateDept should be saying something about it" -@RepCasar to @RyanGrim https://t.co/GISUcj1eif
It is deeply concerning that the people of Pakistan might be denied the free & fair elections they rightfully deserve. The U.S must speak out against any efforts to undermine democracy, the rule of law, and the will of the people of Pakistan. 🇺🇸🇵🇰 https://t.co/2CGSDeiujY
Not only has Imran Khan been jailed, but since his ousting, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has imposed bans and restrictions on reporting about him. Internet monitors have also reported blocks on social media and bandwidth throttling https://t.co/Wtv0xhpHQ7
#PAKWatch🇵🇰: PAKISTAN "votes" today = THIRD WORLD = THE MILITARY RUNS THE SHOW. https://t.co/o8L0sOOgTx
I should add this to the listicle of ways Pakistan’s US backed govt is subverting the election. Amazing. https://t.co/1ABiwedMYZ
Traditionally, in #Pakistan, people tend to gravitate to the side that is most likely to come into power. But that is not happening right now, Imran Khan's supporters might have been suppressed, but they still rooting for him, mentions @sushantsareen https://t.co/4BgzZgNiKC
🇵🇰 We’re in Pakistan, where the run-up to tomorrow’s election has been marked with deadly violence and an unprecedented crackdown on Imran Khan’s PTI party 🗳️ With Khan and many of his allies in jail, we’ve been finding out how his party are fighting back Tonight @Channel4News https://t.co/rksmp2eUOG
Even as the elections go ahead in Pakistan this week, many analysts worry they may not be free or fair, @Muneeb_soanth and Mohammad Usman Bhatti write. https://t.co/Aqqf38xX6J
A Pakistani politician says a video purportedly of him in which he says he's dropping out of tomorrow's elections is actually AI-generated. He says he's still in the race. (He's w/ ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI. The army is desperately trying to decrease turnout among Khan supporters.) https://t.co/5fSKwQIefG
“This is not just about the elections at the moment. We have seen such incidents where the targets have been common citizens.” Violence preceeding elections such as the two blasts in Balochistan, Pakistan is ‘not unprecedented’, says journalist and academic, Dr. Kamur Cheema. https://t.co/UeyHNrewAw
#TheNews | 12.8 crore voters will cast their ballots to elect the new Pakistan PM. While former PM Nawaz Sharif is the front-runner for the top post, Imran Khan has been disqualified. An explainer by @VishalV054 https://t.co/i8HAOKyPHb
8 Flagrant Ways the U.S-Backed Government in Pakistan Is Subverting the Election https://t.co/TooICROGeg
The listicle you didn't know you needed: 8 Flagrant Ways the U.S-Backed Government in Pakistan Is Subverting the Election Scheduled for Tomorrow https://t.co/TooICROGeg
Pakistanis will head to the polls on Thursday amid allegations of political and media muzzling, days after Imran Khan was handed a string of jail sentences. "Polls show that he would have probably won by an 80% majority," Khan's cousin, Usman, told MEE https://t.co/5Ybc8qLHiq
Eight flagrant ways the U.S-backed government in Pakistan is subverting the election https://t.co/lQANjzi7A1 by @ryangrim https://t.co/lQANjzi7A1
6,50,000 Security Personnel Deployed For Pak General Elections Tomorrow https://t.co/De94uybsGi https://t.co/eJB5hVCt9W
#Pakistan to hold its Parliamentary elections for 16th National Assembly on Thursday https://t.co/x5osdV4Fhr
“The future of democracy in Indonesia is at stake here.” On “The Intelligence” @suelinwong examines the candidates vying to lead the world’s third-largest democracy. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/IebQG4U0Va 👇
Pakistan elections open against backdrop of political muzzling allegations https://t.co/SpI9PwCs7e
#Pakistan will hold its Parliamentary elections for the 16th National Assembly tomorrow amid political and economic turmoil. Elections to the four Provincial Assemblies will also be held tomorrow. Elections will be held on 265 seats of National Assembly and 590 seats of four…
As Pakistan heads for a parliamentary election, the country has rarely been in such a mess. How did it get there? Here are six books to help you find out: https://t.co/9TfIhz7pTH 📚
Pakistan goes to the polls on Thursday. But will the military be the real winner? And what does a cricket bat tell us about the state of politics in the country? Read more🔗 https://t.co/PB3DhLLmVY
Pakistan Goes To The Polls This Week. Four of our experts discuss what to watch. Our team breaks down insights, candidates, voter turnout, and election integrity. Read here: https://t.co/qanBLZBXie https://t.co/BKUEqA3I07
Pakistan is heading to the polls to choose its next prime minister. Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain explains 4 things you need to know about the upcoming election. https://t.co/6TbxrTDKDW
Pak’s Most FAKE Elections Ever | Quick Take with Smita Prakash #PakElections #ImranKhan #NawazSharif #PakArmy #QuickTake https://t.co/XsB1dmp3on
POLL for Pakistan/Pakistanis: Please participate and share widely. Poll duration: 3 days. Q: Which political party are you voting/have voted for in the 2024 election in Pakistan? (Poll options continue in the next few tweets in this thread)
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧:🇵🇰 ▪️On February 08, step out and peacefully exercise your right to vote. ▪️Rest assured, the Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies are dedicated to ensuring the… https://t.co/i2Ps3tPufi https://t.co/ifAZR9NjyG
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued directives to the PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority) to rigorously enforce the code of conduct for the upcoming General Election 2024. Read more: https://t.co/kpuv8TOcD7 #elections2024 #campaign… https://t.co/8CidgzkEKJ
.@ishaantharoor TODAY'S WORLDVIEW: Pakistan stages another unfair election. @washingtonpost https://t.co/WxpEQylm7t
Pakistani Taliban (TTP) Umar Media launched the first episode of the new video series titled "Your Mysterious Men." The 4-minute Urdu video features the TTP's deadliest attack on a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, which killed 10 police and wounded six on 5 February. Since 17… https://t.co/MXAw9zWXU5
THREAD: 1) Pakistan is holding national elections on Feb. 8, with its most popular candidate, Imran Khan, behind bars https://t.co/7Cs046IpaJ https://t.co/Vq8RMEbWEV
⚠️ FACTBOX-WHO ARE THE KEY PLAYERS IN PAKISTAN'S GENERAL ELECTIONS? (Reuters) Pakistan holds its national elections on Thursday as the country grapples with an economic crisis and political uncertainty following the ouster of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022. Here are… https://t.co/eJfH5uYGcm
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to initiate a live-streaming session starting at 8 pm tonight. This digital broadcast aims to engage supporters and the general public, offering insights, updates, and discussions directly from the party. Viewers can attend this exclusive… https://t.co/wKRLrtFBqA
TKD MONITORING: New video from TTP (Dawat-e-Jihad), episode 4 discusses TTP stance on voting in Pakistan. For a summary of the video, visit: https://t.co/FXjSvG8NYM
A 🧵on our interview with @BBhuttoZardari- the centrist promising change in a very turbulent #Pakistan. But many believe the powerful military want @NawazSharifMNS to lead. Meanwhile, the polls say Khan’s @PTIofficial remains the most popular. A fascinating couple of days ahead. https://t.co/oaOpoHQcQK
🗣️ 'I think that to an outsider, it may look shocking. But this is nothing new for Pakistani politics.' - @BBhuttoZardari @CordeliaSkyNews joins Pakistan PM hopeful Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on a bus, in a last-minute push to drum up support before Pakistan heads to the polls 👇
#Explained: Key Issues In Pak Elections 2024 And Why They Matter https://t.co/qYYPB15OM8 https://t.co/RR0JW926xu
Imran Khan’s absence from Pakistan's elections is fueling strong emotions among voters. Investors in a rallying market also have cause for worry https://t.co/WHmQRifiK4
#Pakistan is gearing up for a pivotal moment as it heads to the polls to elect a national government. Here is all you need to know about the candidates for the 2024 #elections. https://t.co/3fKXb3Lkd0
"The United Nation’s top human rights body warned Tuesday of a 'pattern of harassment' against members of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party ahead of this week’s parliamentary election." And that's an understatement. https://t.co/vPW3tf5B7A
Pakistan's parliamentary elections face ongoing threats, with the Islamic State group declaring its intention to target the electoral process. https://t.co/PhKaeLscTc
As the Pakistani military throws endless criminal charges at highly popular Imran Khan, it conveniently ignores corruption cases against Nawaz Sharif because it views him as a more likely lapdog. https://t.co/unWY9jaBRz
Two separate incidents of terrorism in Balochistan has claimed the lives of at least 15, whereas 30 above are injured ahead of the polls that are due to be held on Thursday. #Pakistan
🚨GRAPHIC FOOTAGE FROM CAMPAIGN HQ BOMBING IN PAKISTAN Asfand Yar Kakar's campaign HQ in Pishin, Balochistan, near the Afghanistan border, has been bombed. 12-15 fatalities and over 30 injuries. No word on if the candidate was injured. Source: Osinttv https://t.co/SpcCcSU7IY https://t.co/5VsoWGaoUL
In Balochistan, pretty much every political party is being targeted. Here reports of a new attack, this time against an election campaign office of Islamist party JUI-F. #Pakistan https://t.co/KD2g9EU8Qx
Election campaign office of the political front of LeT targeted in a gun attack in Jamshoro, Sindh. #Pakistan https://t.co/XGG86cCQ5q
#PakistanElection | Pakistan is all set to go to the polls tomorrow. Read: https://t.co/Nja1MzuE9v https://t.co/I5gj5tMpz7
Pakistan gears up to hold closely watched elections for national and provincial assemblies on February 8. A major crackdown on the opposition party and its leader Imran Khan has fuelled concerns over possible manipulation. 🟠 LIVE updates: https://t.co/UuwlSvo6ne https://t.co/SCbFPcqvaJ
Pakistan gears up to hold closely watched elections for national and provincial assemblies on February 8. A major crackdown on the opposition party and its leader Imran Khan has fuelled concerns over possible manipulation. 🟠 Follow our LIVE coverage: https://t.co/UuwlSvo6ne https://t.co/eLjBzgC7Hd
Pakistan gears up to hold closely watched elections for national and provincial assemblies on February 8. A major crackdown on the biggest opposition party and its leader Imran Khan has fuelled concerns over possible manipulation. 🟠 Follow our LIVE coverage:… https://t.co/7eCT7ldYkw
From jail, Pakistan's Imran Khan asks supporters to wait by poll stations after vote https://t.co/tMwj39yuy1 https://t.co/GW3fb01ds0
Jailed former Pakistani premier Imran Khan urged his supporters to wait outside polling booths after casting their votes, as rival political parties held large rallies to mark the end of the election campaign period https://t.co/routWyXw1k
⚠️ FROM JAIL, PAKISTAN'S IMRAN KHAN ASKS SUPPORTERS TO WAIT BY POLL STATIONS AFTER VOTE (Reuters) Jailed former Pakistani premier Imran Khan urged his supporters on Wednesday to wait outside polling booths after casting their votes, as rival political parties held large… https://t.co/DUiyNZMyRB
A prisoner, a kingmaker and an unexpected return: All you need to know about Pakistan's election Read more🔗 https://t.co/VrJai9v7sz
LIVE: Pakistan prepares for national, provincial elections https://t.co/QOOHNu14OJ
Key Players In Pakistan Polls And Their Position On India https://t.co/XMRpGk7IRH #PakistanElection2024 https://t.co/9dY88qsAGi
#Sindh: The election campaign office of Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (the political front of Lashkar-e-Tayyeba) was targeted in a gun attack in Jamshoro district. Faisal Nadeem, Lashkar-e-Tayyeba's in-charge for Sindh province & Vice President of PMML has confirmed the…
Ahead of Pakistan’s election on Thursday, members of the opposition party are facing arrest, threats and a de facto ban on campaigning in large parts of the country https://t.co/2MFZO0dN1s https://t.co/2MFZO0dN1s
Pakistan's economy has been hit by inflation, protests and a depreciating currency. As voters head to the polls, can the country’s new prime minister tackle its economic crisis? https://t.co/wiskVpapHa https://t.co/qljXLLkf55
'Elections in Pakistan are not just predictable but...': Former High Commissioner of India to Pak https://t.co/cFMxjet0LV https://t.co/lIXicwf37m
The UN Human Rights High Commissioner, Volker Türk, has urged authorities in Pakistan to ensure that parliamentary elections this week are free and fair https://t.co/GvqvsvPjV0
A Quick Guide To Pakistan's National Elections https://t.co/m2v3XGjFOl https://t.co/QKZkkLKhhz
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Pakistan Parliamentary Elections, Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria says "From all accounts, these elections on 8th February are not just the most predictable, but also the most rigged, because it's clear for everyone in Pakistan… https://t.co/XT0Btbvb2Q
#WATCH | Delhi: Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan speaks on the Pakistan Parliamentary Election, 2024 and Relations between India-Pakistan Post 2024 Parliamentary Election. (06.02) https://t.co/l9dZHJdswb
Free and fair elections are just the start of what’s required to bring stability and prosperity to Pakistan, writes Husain Haqqani, a former ambassador, in a guest essay for The Economist https://t.co/aYYB3fjZyj
Fierce jostling won’t end after this week’s elections in Pakistan, says @mihirssharma. But the country cannot afford to let that hold up essential economic reforms. https://t.co/8m0ZplXFZ8 via @opinion
The former prime minister of Pakistan writes from prison that his party is being unfairly muzzled, in a guest essay for The Economist https://t.co/mKnvCidPm6
Fierce jostling won’t end after this week’s elections in Pakistan, says @mihirssharma. But the country cannot afford to let that hold up essential economic reforms. https://t.co/W3LupRstSj
During today's @FSCDems hearing with @SecYellen, I urged the Secretary to ensure our evaluation of #Pakistan’s request at the IMF is focused on promoting human rights and democracy in the country, with particular focus on the upcoming election. Watch ⬇️ https://t.co/pEZLAp7N87
Amid massive political turmoil, voters in the world’s 5th most populous nation will go to the polls this week to elect representatives in Pakistan’s parliament, and from that, the next prime minister. @MadihaAfzal joins The Current podcast to discuss: https://t.co/pOw9ShcbFU
Forces On Alert In Pak's Sindh, Balochistan After Violence Ahead Of Polls https://t.co/hgdMOZQMJA https://t.co/oGSyPzu6aE
Explained: Pakistan's National Election Process https://t.co/WBVFco9vnr https://t.co/llJLQhF5g6
Pakistan Will Consider Shutting Down Internet On Election Day Only If... https://t.co/2y9oYL6NZB https://t.co/3lL6eRDAT5
There is no democracy or free and fair elections when you ban your opponents from participating. We cannot continue to finance or condone the actions of the Pakistani government while it's actively undermining its democracy and criminalizing political opposition. https://t.co/OaOsknhbfF
With opposition leader Imran Khan behind bars, the Feb. 8 election offers little hope for near-term stability in Pakistan, @Muneeb_soanth and Mohammad Usman Bhatti write. https://t.co/Aqqf38xX6J
Pakistan has been on a wild ride recently - from assassination attempts and protests to terror attacks and controversial cricket bats. And now people are heading to the polls to vote for a new PM. @CordeliaSkyNews explains what is happening in Pakistan. https://t.co/uoEANqhqxV https://t.co/MXP50ueaqA
These six books provide an introduction to a troubled, nuclear-armed and strategically important country. Here are our picks for what to read about Pakistan https://t.co/VMcd30MMoB 📚
The military—by far the most powerful institution in Pakistan—seems to have imposed censorship on Pakistani journalists covering aspects of the Imran Khan case, his party, and anything related to Khan in general, writes @JoshKurlantzick. https://t.co/UYF8d0lZrm
#Pakistan: Ahead of parliamentary election, we deplore all acts of violence against political parties & candidates. UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk appeals to the authorities to ensure free & fair vote, & to recommit to the democratic process.
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan may be in prison, but the election campaigning for his PTI party is still going on with the help of women and artificial intelligence https://t.co/FAhDhkHVYV https://t.co/xfIUPRKLRa
People's defiance grows against the Pakistan Army as protests spread, revealing deep-seated grievances. Social media amplifies dissent, challenging the state's narrative. @sushantsareen explores the challenges faced by the military in #Pakistan https://t.co/1txfalCdc3
As the Pakistani military makes a mockery of this week's election by barring the most popular candidate, Imran Khan, many Pakistanis are losing faith in democracy. Or at least the military's debased version of it. https://t.co/EC4LYn4ovq
Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation of 240 million people, is heading to polls this week amid a spiralling political and economic crisis, with two political dynasties battling for the country’s top democratic spot. #Pakistan Read more: https://t.co/GGtXT2NcUg https://t.co/SnzDem8MD4
As presidential elections on 7 February are nearing in Azerbaijan, authorities are cracking down on independent journalism and the right to freedom of expression. The detained journalists remain in prison on fabricated charges with no regular access to their lawyers or families. https://t.co/zOvFmQCDWU
With Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in prison ahead of the Feb. 8 national elections, his embattled PTI party is taking the help of women and AI to lobby for votes https://t.co/FAhDhkHVYV https://t.co/2GfjwzKMFa
Imran Khan looms large over the upcoming election in Pakistan, even while he is in jail barred from contesting. So if not him then who will be the next leader? Read more about how voters are coping with Imran Khan’s absence here https://t.co/qDUUdZrfez https://t.co/rMxmZNRY2d
TKD MONITORING: TTP podcast (Pasoon), episode 34, features an analysis of upcoming elections in Pakistan while commenting TTP position between Afghanistan and Pakistan. For a summary of the episode, visit: https://t.co/93qIUXsMZz
Ghazi Media, affiliated with the Ahrar faction of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), released an 18-minute Urdu video on the upcoming elections. It features archived statements from influential Pakistani Deobandi figures, including senior TTP leaders, denouncing democracy. https://t.co/tOSL6u0Ujh
Pakistani Taliban's (TTP) latest Pashto video urges people, especially the religious community, to boycott elections, citing democracy's 75-year failure in establishing an Islamic government. They advocate for armed struggle akin to the Afghan Taliban & urge support for the TTP. https://t.co/rHCNBiQQqV
TKD MONITORING: Pakistani Taliban faction, JuA publishes new video series featuring ample criticism of democracy. For a summary of the video, visit: https://t.co/xRSogQyHm5
TKD MONITORING: ISKP continues to spread anti-elections propaganda with a new book on Pakistan's system of law and political parties. For a summary of the text, visit: https://t.co/qXw7KgXWSz
#Pakistan, with a population of 241 million, is gearing up for a pivotal moment as it heads to the #polls to elect a national government and members of the 16th National Assembly. Here is a who's who of the candidates ahead of the #election. https://t.co/3fKXb3Lkd0
The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is using generative AI to create footage of Imran Khan, its founder, reading speeches he conveyed to lawyers from his prison cell, urging supporters to turn out on election day. https://t.co/Q8CLCghlLU