Results delayed as Imran Khan’s PTI leads, opponents cry foul
New Delhi, July 26: In the directly contested 272 seats in Pakistan’s Parliament, 137 is the halfway mark for a simple majority.
Counting of votes is on after polling in the high-voltage Pakistan elections ended at 6 pm on Wednesday. Early trends show that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is in the driver’s seat with ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz at the second spot followed by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Pakistan Peoples Party.
Earlier in the day, voting was marred by reports of violence and a deadly suicide blast near Quetta, that killed over 35 people and left 67 injured. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan has sent a notice to PTI chairman Imran Khan for voting in full public view and in front of the cameras — a violation of the code of conduct. However, the party said Khan did not violate any rules and urged the Election of Commission of Pakistan to take note of the “fake news” being circulated, Dawn reported.
Latest election trends: PTI-113, PML-N-64, PPP-43, MQM-5, MMA-9
PTI workers sense victory, celebrate on streets in Pakistan
(SOURCE: AP)
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— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2018
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
