ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday declared an independent candidate, Riaz-ul-Haq winner from NA-144 by securing 85,714 votes in by-election. According to ECP, an independent candidate Chaudhry Riazul Haq got 85,714 votes while Ali Arif Chaudhry of Pakistan Muslim League (N) achieved 45,199 votes in NA-144.
LONDON: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said both Pakistan and India will have to adopt a balanced approach to achieve the ultimate goal of establishing peace in the region. Speaking to media in London before his departure to Pakistan, the prime minister said New Delhi will have to stop mudslinging as it doesn't help bringing peace.