Credibility, transparency of 2024 election impinged: Commonwealth report

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The commonwealth observer group has released its report on Pakistan’s 2024 elections, highlighting “conditions which appeared to limit fundamental political rights and impacted one party’s ability to fairly contest the election”. The report notes areas for improvement and provides recommendations for strengthening the independence of the country’s democratic institutions. The independent and multi-disciplinary 13-member group, … Read more

Usman Wazeer Rejects Allegations of Fixed Fights and Fake Titles

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My latest fight was sanctioned by global bodies and broadcast live in 168 countries: Usman Wazir Speaking to a local news website in Karachi after his return from Benkok, Usman Wazeer dismissed the growing criticism from rival bodies as “baseless boxing politics.” He clarified that he competes under the World Boxing Council (WBC) and other … Read more

Star boxer Usman Wazeer accused of fighting ‘paid opponents’

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Pakistan’s boxing scene has been rocked by fresh controversy as two major bodies, the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and the Pakistan Pro-Green Boxing Federation (PGBF), have questioned the legitimacy of rising star Usman Wazeer’s recent title victory, a news website reported. On August 30, the undefeated Gilgit-born boxer secured the WBC OPBF Silver welterweight belt … Read more