ECP issues show cause notice to KP Information Advisor
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a show-cause notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Shafiullah Jan, taking strict action over his recent controversial statements. Through notice, ECP has ordered him to provide clarification and concrete evidence in support of his allegations within seven days. The action has been taken
JUI-F leader calls for electoral transparency to fix economy and security
SHEIKHUPURA: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the Secretary-General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has stated that the country’s economy and security will not improve without transparent elections. Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, at a press conference in Sheikhupura, was very direct in his accusation against the government party, which he claimed prevailed by having
ECP seeks written response from CM Sohail Afridi on Code of Conduct issue
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made a move in the matter involving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi concerning alleged breaches of the electoral code of conduct. The commission has sought a written reply, from the Chief Minister addressing the objections related to its jurisdiction and has
ECP rejects to allegations of rigging in NA-18 Haripur
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has categorically rejected all allegations of rigging in the NA-18 Haripur by-election, responding to claims made by certain political parties. In an official statement, the ECP termed the allegations as baseless and aimed at undermining the integrity of the electoral process. The Commission highlighted
ECP summons CM Afridi in Haripur by-election violation case
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a notice upon Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to appear before it today in connection with the alleged violation of the election code during the Haripur by-election. As per the ECP’s interim order, the notice has been issued for Afridi
Ata Tarar urges political leaders to act before accusing of rigging
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ata Tarar has expressed that individuals claiming rigging should initially engage directly in the procedure. He highlighted that alleging rigging without involvement is incorrect and the greatest mistake in politics is to abstain from voting. During an event Tarar mentioned that the government
ECP takes notice of Asad Qaiser’s rigging allegations in by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has responded to allegations made by Asad Qaiser, a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleging that the commission changed the results of the recent by-elections. It is said that the ECP has instructed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to provide a
Chief Election Commissioner says by-elections peaceful, low turnout expected
ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja expressed his satisfaction that the by-elections were held peacefully, in a statement on Sunday. He said that low voter turnout is a feature of such elections and can be explained by various factors. When talking to the press at the Election Commission of
NA-18 Haripur by-election enters final stages, Babar Nawaz maintains lead
HARIPUR: The NA-18 Haripur by-election is in its final stages, the voters and political observers are eagerly looking at the consolidation of the results from the urban and rural areas of the district. It’s reported by the Returning Officer (RO) office that out of 602 polling stations, the results of
By-elections in 13 important constituencies: Voting begins at 8 AM
ISLAMABAD: The by-elections will take place in six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies today with strict security measures put in place to ensure peaceful voting. Preparations are in place in Haripur, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha, Mianwali, and Muzaffargarh, while the election materials have been dispatched
