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PML-N Wins First Phase of AJK Elections with 9 Seats, PPP Secures 4 — Unofficial Results
Mirpur, Azad Kashmir (HRNW)- According to unofficial and unconfirmed results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged victorious in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing 9 of the 13 contested seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won 4 seats. According to HRNW News, polling was held in…
Uzma Bukhari Hits Back at Sharjeel Memon, Says Kashmir Voters Have Given Their Verdict
Lahore (HRNW)- Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has strongly responded to Sharjeel Inam Memon’s remarks, saying that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have delivered their verdict and the election results have disproved the Pakistan Peoples Party’s claims. Reacting to Sharjeel Memon’s statement, Uzma Bukhari remarked that he should “drink cold water and pour…
Opposition Submits Adjournment Motion Over Electric Buses Gifted to AJK, Terms Move ‘Political Bribe’
Lahore (HRNW)- Opposition member Ejaz Shafi has submitted an adjournment motion in the Punjab Assembly, alleging that the provision of 10 electric buses to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) ahead of the elections amounted to a political bribe. According to the text of the adjournment motion, during an election campaign meeting in Azad Kashmir, the Chief…
Accountability Court Rejects Bail of Main Kohistan Corruption Scandal Accused Qaiser Iqbal
Peshawar (HRNW)- The Accountability Court has rejected the bail application of Qaiser Iqbal, the principal accused in the Kohistan corruption scandal, on medical grounds. The case was heard by Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Zafar. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer argued that the accused is suffering from diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions, requiring treatment…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Congratulates Nation on Successful First Phase of AJK Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the nation on the successful conduct of the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections. Congratulating the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on securing a clear lead in the first phase of the elections, the Prime Minister said that the party, under the leadership of…
Rangers Soldier Martyred, Three Policemen Injured in Post-Election Clashes
Rawalakot (HRNW)- A Rangers soldier was martyred and three police officers were injured during clashes and firing allegedly involving activists of the banned Joint Public Action Committee following the successful completion of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to police, members of the banned organization attempted to march toward Rawalakot and allegedly opened fire after…
Supreme Court Disposes of Punjab Government’s Appeal to Cancel Parvez Elahi’s Bail
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has disposed of the Punjab government’s appeals seeking the cancellation of the bail granted to PTI Central President and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and Muhammad Khan Bhatti in a case related to alleged illegal recruitment in Punjab. Chaudhry Parvez Elahi appeared before the Supreme Court during…
Armed Attack in Nushki: 10 Trailers Set on Fire, Conductor Injured in Firing
Nushki (HRNW) – Armed individuals set several vehicles on fire in a late-night attack in Nushki district of Balochistan, while one person was injured in firing on trailers, according to sources. Sources reported that armed men attacked the area of Padag Kochki, Nushki, and set 10 trailers on fire. According to reports, the attackers also…
General Syed Aamer Raza Assumes Command of National Strategic Command, Meets Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
Rawalpindi (HRNW) – General Syed Aamer Raza has assumed the position of Commander National Strategic Command, where he was presented with a Guard of Honour upon taking charge. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Syed Aamer Raza visited the Martyrs’ Memorial, laid a floral wreath, and offered Fateha for the martyrs who sacrificed…
US Congressional Delegation Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ, Discusses Regional Security and Economic Cooperation
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- Mr. Ryan Keith Zinke, Member House of Representatives (State of Montana) and Mr. Michael James, Member House of Representatives (State of Washington) called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, discussions focused on matters…