ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Following protests of workers over what they call ‘unjust’ distribution of tickets, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) revised and finalized a list of candidates who would be contesting the polls on PTI ticket in the general elections scheduled on July 25. The PTI candidates list also shows a large number of political leaders who recently defected to Tehreek-e-Insaf after quitting, the PML-N, PPP and other parties. The process for finalization of tickets hit snags when thousands of the party workers staged a sit-in outside the Banigala residence ofRead More

LAHORE, (DNA) – The appellate tribunal on Monday reserved verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s plea challenging the rejection of his nomination papers from Mianwali’s NA-95 constituency. The verdict is likely to be announced today by Justice Faisal Zaman Khan. During the hearing, Khan’s lawyer Babar Awan adopted stance that his client has revealed his complete assets however; the nomination papers were rejected onb technical grounds. He maintained that the papers were rejected contrary to facts. “The papers were rejected while accusing my client of not submitting theRead More

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, President Mamnoon Hussain has extended heartfelt felicitations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on his victory in the elections held in Turkey on 24 June 2018. The President underscored that the large turn-out and the peaceful conduct of the parliamentary and presidential elections is a testimony to the strength and vibrancy of Turkey’s democratic values and institutions. He expressed hope that Turkey will continue on its path of progress and prosperity under the leadership of President ErdoganRead More

ISTANBUL, (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday declared victory in a tightly-contested presidential election, extending his 15-year grip on power in the face of a revitalised opposition. Turkish voters had for the first time cast ballots for both president and parliament in the snap polls, with Erdogan looking for a first round knockout and an overall majority for his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The stakes in this election are particularly high as the new president is the first to enjoy enhanced powers under a newRead More