As the world celebrates Promise Day in 2024, couples are going all out to express their love and commitment towards each other. From romantic gestures to sweet messages, the occasion is all about making promises and keeping them. The day also marks the launch of the much-awaited Bharat Mobility Expo 2024, where the Skoda Enyaq Electric SUV was unveiled. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the election results reveal that Hafiz Saeed's son has lost in Lahore, raising questions about the future of the country's political landscape. Stay updated on the latest news and events by clicking the icon for the latest updates.
The 2024 Pakistan General elections have come to a close with initial results finally being announced after a nationwide internet blackout, sporadic violence, and allegations of ballot-tampering. Out of the 336 seats in the National Assembly, 136 have been announced with Independent candidates affiliated with PTI holding a slim lead and PML-N trailing closely behind. Meanwhile, 128 million registered voters have also cast their ballots for the legislatures of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The counting of votes in the Pakistan general election is underway after the polling concluded on Thursday. Despite incidents of violence and connectivity issues, over 12 crore voters were able to cast their ballots. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already won a seat, but official results from 4 national parliamentary seats were only announced 12 hours after polling ended. Independent candidates linked to jailed ex-PM Imran Khan are leading in over 125 seats, as the country awaits the final results.
According to initial trends from the Pakistan general elections, independent candidates supported by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are giving a tough challenge to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the key Punjab province. Incidents of violence and terror attacks have been reported during the elections, which has left at least twelve people dead. PTI's candidate, Dr Yasmin Rashid, is currently leading in Lahore's NA-130 constituency, while Shehbaz Sharif is ahead in Lahore's NA-123. The PTI has alleged that the election results are being delayed and their candidates are emerging victorious, but the results reported by news channels are unofficial and may change as the counting progresses.