July 17, 2026

PPP’s BLA-style resolution on Karachi condemnable: MQM leader Zahid Malik questions PPP’s double standards on creation of New Administrative Units

Islamabad: February 22, 2026 Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) central leader Zahid Malik condemned the use of BLA-style language by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in a resolution opposing the creation of Karachi province. “The language does not reflect the thinking of a constitutional and democratic party. It (language) is the language of BLA,” Malik said […]

Global media react to Bangladesh election

International media outlets have closely followed Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election, highlighting preliminary results that indicate a sweeping victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Although the Election Commission has yet to announce official results, unofficial tallies suggest that the BNP has secured more than 200 seats, positioning it for an outright majority in the 299-seat parliament. […]

Dr Shafiqur Rahman has strongly condemned

ASIA DESK Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has strongly condemned the reported attacks on leaders and activists of the 11-party alliance, independent candidates, and their supporters following the 13th National Parliamentary Election. He expressed his protest on Saturday.  In the post, he stated, “We are committed to peaceful and responsible politics. However, no one […]

elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be sworn in by 17 February

Mian Munir Ahmed Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, has said that members of parliament elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be sworn in by 17 February at the latest. Speaking to journalists on Saturday at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, he said, “You asked about the oath-taking. It […]

party supporters not to lose heart

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged party supporters not to lose heart over the election outcome, saying the party’s 77 seats mark a “foundation” rather than a setback, while also condemning alleged post-poll violence targeting political activists. He also expressed gratitude to activists, volunteers and supporters for their efforts over the past months and […]

UP SETS

Several high-profile and much-hyped contenders were defeated in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election, delivering a series of surprises that have stirred intense discussion across political circles. Unofficial results show that a number of senior figures from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the National Citizen Party, as well as prominent independent candidates, failed to secure their […]

party will serve as a vigilant, principled, and peaceful opposition, Shafiuqe

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said the party will serve as a vigilant, principled, and peaceful opposition, holding the government to account while contributing constructively to national progress. “Our movement has never been about a single election. It is about strengthening democratic culture, protecting citizens’ rights, and building a just and accountable state,” in […]

no major disruptions

On Thursday, Bangladesh held an acceptable election after 18 years, one in which participation was not curtailed by the state itself. It was not an all-inclusive contest, seeing as the Awami League could not take part in it. However, the circumstances that led to the AL’s absence were of its own making. In the elections […]