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Removing the cricket bat symbol was viewed as preventing voters from recognising the party on ballot papers—a crucial factor in Pakistan where 40 per cent of the population is illiterate. [91] The Supreme Court's decision led some legal experts to describe the ruling as a "huge blow to fundamental rights" and "a defeat for democratic norms." [92]
8 August – Arshad Nadeem clinches Pakistan's first Olympic track and field medal after winning gold at the men's javelin throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. [ 101 ] 9 August – Three soldiers and four militants are killed in attacks on three army outposts in the Tirah Valley , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that are claimed by the Gul Bahadur ...
In June 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 368-7 to approve a resolution urging an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in Pakistan's election. [180] The resolution condemned efforts to hinder democratic participation through harassment, intimidation, violence, arbitrary detention, and internet restrictions.
Indirect Presidential elections were held in Pakistan on 9 March 2024 to select the 14th President of Pakistan, who is the country's head of state. Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP was elected as President, defeating Mahmood Khan Achakzai of the PTI-backed alliance [2] Outgoing President Arif Alvi was eligible for re-election but did not contest for a second term.
The 2024 Pakistani by-elections were held on 21 April 2024 to fill 21 vacant seats in National and Provincial Assemblies. The elections were characterized by extensive security measures, including the deployment of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces.
In Senate of Pakistan: 20 October 2024: Passed by: National Assembly of Pakistan: Passed: In National Assembly of Pakistan: 21 October 2024 [a] Assented to by: President Asif Zardari: Assented to: Assented granted on 21 October 2024: Legislative history; First chamber: Senate of Pakistan; Bill title: The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment ...
The previous Senate elections on these seats were held on 3 March 2018. As a result of these elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) became the largest party in the Senate as it won the most seats, securing 18 of the 48 senate seats up for election; of which 10 came from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 5 from Punjab, 2 from Sindh, and one from Islamabad.
The National Library of Pakistan (Urdu: قومى کتب خانہ پاکستان) is located in the vicinity of the Red Zone, Islamabad, Pakistan. [4] Argued to be the country's oldest cultural institution, the library is a leading resource for information — ancient and new. [ 5 ]