[🇵🇰] Pakistan General Elections -- 2024

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PM, Sindh CM and governor congratulate Zardari​

In a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed heartfelt congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari on securing the position of President for the second term. The prime minister acknowledged that the elected members of the National Assembly, Senate, and the four provinces had demonstrated their confidence in Zardari through their votes.

Shehbaz expressed confidence that President-elect Zardari would serve as a symbol of the federation's strength, emphasising the anticipation that Zardari would discharge his constitutional duties with diligence and commitment. He noted that Zardari's election marked a continuation of democratic values, emphasising the commitment of coalition parties to collaborate for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori joined in the congratulations, hailing Asif Ali Zardari's re-election as evidence of the successful progress of the democratic process in the country. Tessori expressed strong hope that under Zardari's leadership, democracy in Pakistan would flourish.

Similarly, a statement from the spokesperson of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah conveyed the warm regards of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. The chief minister congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his re-election as president for the second term, emphasizing Zardari's consistent prioritisation of the country's stability.

Chief Minister Shah commended Zardari's visionary leadership, describing him as an excellent advisor who would unite all state units to guide the country towards prosperity. He asserted that President Zardari's clear commitment to democratic principles represented a triumph for democracy itself

 

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PPP co-chairperson and the coalition government's candidate for head of state, Asif Ali Zardari, swept the presidential elections and is set to become the president of Pakistan for a historic second time.

Zardari bagged 255 votes in the Senate and National Assembly while the SIC candidate and PkMAP chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai only secured 91 votes.

Except for the K-P Assembly where the PPP leader did not get the majority vote, Zardari won most of the votes in all other provincial assemblies by a comfortable margin. In K-P, Zardari got 17 votes versus Achakzai's 91. In Punjab, the former president secured 246 votes and the PkMAP leader got 100 votes.

 

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Achakzai acknowledges fairness in presidential election​

Following his defeat to Asif Ali Zardari in the presidential election, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the presidential candidate representing the opposition and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief, expressed satisfaction on Saturday. He highlighted that for the first time, the election transpired without votes being bought or sold, and members from various political parties extended their support to him in both the National Assembly and Senate.

Speaking to the media outside the parliament after the presidential election, Achakzai, who ran as the candidate of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) and independent members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), emphasised the positive and conducive environment in which the election took place.

Addressing the prevalent perception that everything in Pakistan can be bought and sold, Achakzai took a principled stance, expressing gratitude to be on the side that opposes such practices. He asserted, "Some people think that everything can be bought and sold in Pakistan, but there are some people who oppose this, and thank God I am on that side."

 

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Balochistan always been top priority for president-elect Zardari: CM Bugti​

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that president-elect Asif Ali Zardari has always had the development of the country’s largest province as his top priority.
In a post on X, Bugti said this was an expression of Zardari’s “selfless love” for Balochistan and its people. “It is a source of joy,” Bugti said.

 

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X’s disruption in Pakistan reaches three-week mark: Netblocks​

Microblogging website X (formerly Twitter) has now been restricted in Pakistan for three weeks, according to Internet tracking organisation Netblocks .
“The popular microblogging platform has been largely unavailable since 17 February following a series of social media shutdowns targeting political opposition and an election day telecoms blackout,” Netblocks said in a post on X.

 

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Govt to form small cabinet of competent people, says Ataullah Tarar​

PML-N leader Ataullah Tarar has said that the government will form a small cabinet of competent people.
Speaking on Geo News programme Naya Pakistan, he said this way a “good message will be sent to the people”.
“A small cabinet has to be formed,” Tarar added. “The PM’s vision is to allot ministries to those who work hard and can take the country out of crisis.”
Terming the incumbent coalition government alliance as “exemplary”, Tarar said the Federation has become strong due to PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari being elected as the next president.
“We had a good meeting with him earlier,” Tarar said. “They thought it was better for them to take constitutional positions. This doesn’t mean that they won’t be included in policy formation.”