Geo News Headlines 3 PM | 26th January 2024

Summary

The transcript covers various political developments in Pakistan including court rulings on election eligibility of candidates like Imran Khan. The severe drought, smog and spread of pneumonia is discussed with focus on impacts. Incidents of violence in Gaza and Kashmir reflecting heightened Israel-Palestine tensions and India's heightened security presence are outline. Survey results indicate a polarized public view, 36% expecting increased voter turnout and 36% expecting a decline in the 2023 elections. Family separated in 1947 India-Pakistan partition discover each other on app Dil Ka Rishta and reunite 74 years later.

Takeaways

• 😀 Supreme Court questions why Ishrat cannot contest polls
• 😮 Court allows Umar Aslam and Tahir Sadiq to contest polls despite arrests
• 👍 Court allows Parvez Elahi to contest polls
• 😀 PTI workers convention being held in Multan
• 😊 MQM-Nawaz to hold public gathering in Bahawalpur
• 🤔 PTI leaders take oath to remain loyal to party after elections
• 🚨 Clashes between youth and security forces continue in Kashmir
• 😐 Heavy smog disrupts traffic movement in parts of Pakistan
• 😥 13 children died due to measles in last 24 hours in Punjab
• 🎉 Separated families from India and Pakistan reconnect on app

Q & A

What did the Supreme Court question about preventing Ishthiaq Hoon from contesting the election?

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah questioned which law prevents a disqualified candidate like Ishthiaq Hoon from contesting the basic right to participate in an election.

What did the lawyer of the disqualified candidate say about Ishthiaq's law?

The lawyer of the disqualified candidate said that Sections 17 62 and 63 of the Representation of the People Act, 1976 do not prevent Ishthiaq from exercising his fundamental right to participate in the election.

What order did the court give regarding Umar Aslam and Tahir Sadiq?

The court allowed Umar Aslam and Tahir Sadiq to contest the election despite their detention in cases NA-93 and NA-49 respectively.

What did the court rule regarding Pervez Elahi's participation in the election?

The Supreme Court allowed Pervez Elahi to participate in the election after rejecting the objection raised against his nomination papers.

What did Justice Mansoor remark regarding separate bank accounts for election expenses?

Justice Mansoor remarked that there is no mention in law and court orders about opening separate bank accounts for election expenses in every constituency.

What did Asad Qaiser do during a public rally in Swabi?

Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser swore an oath on the Quran during a rally in Swabi to remain loyal to the PTI even after the elections.

What incident was highlighted regarding PTI supporters waving cyphers?

Former Additional Secretary Khurram Faisal Niazi gave a statement in court saying Angela Eagle objected when Shah Mahmood Qureshi stopped the cypher waving video from being shared with the US envoy.

What are the threats and concerns raised regarding unrest in Dera areas during elections?

In letters to the DIG, the Dera Ghazi Khan SSP highlighted threats that bandits from Dera areas could target and kill police personnel during operations against them.

What were the survey findings regarding election campaigning?

A Gallup Pakistan survey found that 44% people observed no significant political activity in neighborhoods ahead of the elections while 20% said there were comparatively more banners and posters.

What are the varying perspectives regarding voter turnout on election day?

In a Gallup Pakistan poll, 36% Pakistanis expect voter turnout to be much higher than before while 36% expect it to be lower than previous elections.