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ECP issues notification of unopposed victory of Murtaza Wahab

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  • Murtaza Wahab elected unopposed as UC 8 of  Ibrahim Hyderi.
  • The returning officer issued success notification for Murtaza Wahab.
  • Murtaza Wahab was directly elected as mayor Karachi.

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a notification of the unopposed victory of Murtaza Wahab.

Murtaza Wahab has been elected unopposed as chairman of Union Council (UC) 8 of  Ibrahim Hyderi Town and notification of his success has also been issued.

The returning officer issued the success notification for Murtaza Wahab.

Under the Sindh Local Government Act, the candidate will have to contest the union council election in 6 months if he becomes the mayor directly.

Even in the case of becoming the chairman of the district council, the candidate will have to contest the union council election in six months.

The returning officer issued the success notification for Murtaza Wahab.

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More than 1million officers will be deputed for election duty: ECP

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ECP
  • 10, 7361 officers will be appointed for election duty across country.
  • 526, 123 officers will be appointed in Punjab province.
  • A total of 264,100 officers will be appointed in Sindh.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has prepared the list of officers who will perform duty in the upcoming general elections.

A total of 10, 7361 officers will be appointed across the country.

The preparations for the general elections are underway across the country and ECP has prepared the list of officers who will be on duty in the elections.

A list of presiding officers, assistant presiding officers, and polling staff has been prepared. The documents said a total of 10,7361 officers will be posted across the country.

54,706 presiding officers, 310,968 assistant presiding officers, and 160,445 polling staff will be appointed in Punjab. A total of 526, 123 officers will be appointed in the province.

Similarly, 20,315 presiding officers, 162,523 assistant presiding officers, and 81,262 polling staff will be appointed in Sindh, and a total of 264,100 officers will be appointed in Sindh.

Meanwhile, 16,525 presiding officers, 100,085 assistant presiding officers, and 50,045 polling staff will be appointed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while a total of 166,655 officers will be appointed.

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ECP compiles new list of election symbols 

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ECP
  • ECP allotted 144 election symbols to registered parties.
  • 182 symbols have been allotted to independent candidates.
  • The bat symbol allotted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI).

ISLAMABAD:  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has compiled a new list of election symbols in connection with the preparations for the general elections.

The Election Commission has allotted 144 election symbols to registered political parties, while 182 symbols have been allotted to independent candidates. The bat symbol for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is also included in the list.

The compiled electoral rolls were sent to the District Election Commissioners. The Election Commission has issued a directive to provide a level playing field to all political parties.

Commission had announced the freezing of all electoral rolls across the country on October 25. After October 25, voter registration and transfer will not be possible. The data of more than 800,000 people have been obtained from National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA) who are undergoing data entry to make them voters.

The spokesperson of ECP said that all these people will be able to vote in the upcoming general elections, only 10 days are left for registration of vote, transfer and data correction,  change and data correction can be done by October 25.

The Election Commission had directed to ensure the registration of votes of themselves and their families.

It should be remembered that the Election Commission had decided to unfreeze the voter lists on September 28 in preparation for the general elections. The voter lists were frozen on July 20, but later the Election Commission said that the voter lists would remain unfrozen till October 25, 2023, so that all eligible people can register their vote, cast votes, transfer and issue ID cards by October 25. The data may be corrected accordingly.

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ECP issues bailable arrest warrant of Fawad Chaudhary

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  • ECP directed IG Islamabad to produce Fawad on Oct 24.
  • ECP bench also issued production orders of Chairman PTI.
  • Five-member bench headed by CEC will hear petition.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a bailable arrest warrant against former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Chaudhary Fawad Hussain in the contempt case.

The four-member bench headed ECP Member Nisar Durrani also directed the Inspector General of Police Islamabad to produce Fawad on October 24 for his indictment.

The ECP bench also issued production orders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman, who is currently imprisoned at Adiala Jail Rawalpindi, for indictment in the same case on October 24.

Meanwhile, a five-member bench headed by the Chief Election Commissioner will hear a petition seeking removal of Imran Khan as PTI chairman following his conviction in the Toshakhana case, on October 26.

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ECP issues production order of Chairman PTI

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  • Chairman PTI should be produced on October 24.
  • ECP issued instructions to concerned authorities.
  • Jail Superintendent should take necessary steps.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has issued a production order for former Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) imprisoned in Adiala Jail.

Production orders were issued ordering the PTI chairman to be produced for using unparliamentary language against Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commission.

According to the Election Commission, a charge sheet will be filed against Chairman PTI and he should be produced on October 24. After the appearance, an order was also issued to send the former prime minister back to jail.

The Election Commission issued instructions to the concerned authorities and ordered them to inform the Superintendent of Adiala Jail. The Election Commission said that the Jail Superintendent should take necessary steps for their appearance.

Meanwhile, IG Islamabad and Punjab directed to ensure security arrangements keeping in view the appearance.

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ECP issues notices to biased caretaker ministers, advisers

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  • ECP issued notice to Fawad Hasan Fawad.
  • Notices served to Ahad Cheema and Tauqeer Shah.
  • Election Commission scheduled hearing on October 26.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared applications against caretaker ministers and advisers as maintainable.

The ECP has issued notices to Fawad Hasan Fawad, Ahad Cheema, and Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Tauqeer Shah while declaring the petitions against the caretaker federal ministers and advisers admissible.

The Election Commission has announced the reserved decision on the application related to the removal of the federal ministers and advisers of the prime minister in the caretaker government.

The Election Commission declared the applications against the caretaker federal ministers and advisers admissible. The ECP issued notices to Fawad Hasan Fawad, Ahad Cheema, and Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Tauqeer Shah.

The Election Commission scheduled the hearing on October 26. The application was filed by Advocate Azizuddin Kakakhel in the Election Commission.

In the application, the caretaker federal minister Fawad Hasan Fawad, and adviser Ahad Cheema requested to be removed and stated that Tauqeer Shah remained secretary of the former prime minister.

According to Article 218, the caretaker setup should be neutral. Biased ministers and advisers in the caretaker government should be removed from office.

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PTI demands level playing field for upcoming general election

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  • ECP held consultation meeting with political parties.
  • PTI demanded permission for rallies and election campaign.
  • PTI also demanded to hold elections in 90 days as per constitution.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded a level playing field for the general elections and party should be allowed to hold rallies and participate in election campaigns.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)  held a consultation meeting with the political parties regarding the code of conduct during which PTI demanded a level playing field for the general elections.

Sources said that PTI demanded permission to hold rallies, election campaigns place banners, and conduct free election campaigns.

Sources said that PTI also demanded to hold elections in 90 days as per the constitution.

The Chief Election Commissioner instructed PTI that today’s meeting was called for consultation on the code of conduct and sought PTI suggestions regarding the code of conduct.

The Chief Election Commissioner said that he could meet the PTI leaders on other issues later. The Election Commission ensures transparent elections.

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Withdrawal of PTI’s election symbol: ECP reserves verdict on case

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PTI ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the case pertaining to the withdrawal of PTI’s election symbol. A 5-member commission headed by the Chief Election Commissioner conducted the hearing, where the lawyer of the leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Aun Chaudhry also appeared. The lawyer demanded ECP to not … Read more

ECP directs CS to withdraw security, perks from ex-ministers

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ECP
  • Secretary ECP wrote letter to  CS and IGP Sindh.
  • Former cabinet members are using protocol in Sindh.
  • Secretary ECP directed to send implementation report in 3 days.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed Chief Secretary Sindh to immediately withdraw protocol, security, and privileges from the former members of the provincial cabinet and officials.

Secretary Election Commission Umar Hameed Khan wrote a letter to Chief Secretary Sindh and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh for violating the guidelines of the Election Commission.

The letter said that it has come to the notice of the Election Commission that former provincial ministers and political appointees are using protocol, security, and other privileges. The ECP had directed to take back official residences and official vehicles.

The letter directed that the protocol, security, and privileges of former cabinet members be withdrawn immediately.

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Rabbani demands ECP to take notice of selling Reko Diq shares 

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  • He said sale of shares is a long-term economic decision.
  • Raza Rabbani said caretaker government has no mandate.
  • He said ECP is violating constitution by not holding election.

ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani has said that the caretaker government does not have the legal authority to sell the government shares of Reko Diq.

In his statement, senior PPP leader Raza Rabbani said that the sale of shares is a long-term economic decision, for which the caretaker government has no mandate.

He demanded that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should take notice of this matter.

Raza Rabbani said that the Election Commission is violating the constitution by not holding the election within 90 days, the delay in announcing the election date is creating political instability and economic uncertainty.

He said that the Election Commission no longer has an excuse for constituencies and ECP should immediately announce the date of the elections.

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ECP reschedules consultation meeting with political parties

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  • The meeting between ECP and political parties scheduled on Oct 4.
  • ECP rescheduled meeting due to unavailability of specific members.
  • The meeting is set for next Wednesday, October 11 at ECP Secretariat.

ISLAMABAD: The consultative meeting between the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and political parties will be held on October 11 at the ECP Secretariat in Islamabad.

Earlier, the meeting between ECP and political parties was scheduled on October 4(Wednesday). However,

ECP has rescheduled the meeting due to the unavailability of specific members.

ECP spokesperson while contradicting a news report currently being aired on news channels, clarified that the meeting is set for next Wednesday, October 11 at the Election Commission Secretariat, Islamabad.

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ECP bans entry of conjunctivitis employees into office

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ECP conjunctivitis

The ECP issued a circular to affected patients. A recovery certificate is a must for affected employees. Affected person without a recovery certificate will not be entertained. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has banned the entry of the affected employees of conjunctivitis into the Election Commission. However, the Election Commission issued a circular banning … Read more

PTI formulates political strategy for general polls

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PTI political strategy

PTI chairman gave instructions regarding the election campaign. Hidden ledears come to the fore as the election date is announced. Workers conventions will be held at the district level. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formulated a political strategy for the upcoming polls, Bol News reported. The former prime minister and PTI chairman gave instructions to … Read more

ECP approves code of conduct for foreign observers for upcoming polls

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ECP
  • A meeting was held under supervision of  CEC.
  • It was decided to write a letter to MoFA for observers.
  • The cases of foreign observers will be processed promptly.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has approved the code of conduct for international observers in the upcoming general elections.

A meeting was held under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Secretary Election Commission, members, and other senior officers participated.

In the meeting, it was decided to write a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) for international observers to observe the election. International observers will be invited to observe the transparency of the election.

The cases of foreign observers will be processed promptly. The Commission has directed to convene a meeting on October 16 under the chairmanship of the Secretary Election Commission.

Senior officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Interior, and other institutions will participate in the meeting and the future course of action will be decided regarding international observers.

The Election Commission approved the Code of Conduct for International Observers.

The spokesman says that the Election Commission has also reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming general elections and all matters related to the election should be completed as per the schedule.

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ECP denies concerns raised by Fafen over preliminary delimitation

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ECP deny concerns raised by Fafen over preliminary delimitation

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a bid to address concerns raised by the monitoring group Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen), on Monday clarified key aspects of its preliminary delimitations report. The electoral watchdog in an issued statement emphasised that Fafen’s analysis of the initial constituencies was flawed and based on a misunderstanding … Read more

ECP moved for removal of PM’s cabinet members

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ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) calling for the removal of caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and three cabinet members from office. The petition submitted by lawyer Syed Azizuddin Kakakhel urged the ECP to remove cabinet members Ahad Cheema, Fawad Hasan Fawad, and Principal Secretary to PM Syed … Read more

ECP decides to unfreeze voter lists till October 25

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ECP has frozen voter lists on July 20, 2023. All eligible people can register their vote. Data can be corrected during this time period. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has decided to unfreeze the voter lists in preparation for the general elections. The Election Commission had frozen the voter lists on July 20, but … Read more

Meta shares approach to protect election disinformation in Pakistan

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Meta elections

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Umar Hameed held a meeting with representatives of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms. The secretary briefed on the election commission’s actions regarding elections and media. Meta showed videos to the ECP regarding violence during elections and misinformation, F Meta emphasized the participation of women, youth, people with disabilities, transgender people, … Read more

ECP publishes preliminary list of NA & PA constituencies

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ECP publishes preliminary list of constituencies

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has published the preliminary list of constituencies. As per the announcement, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa National Assembly Constituency will consist of 900,913 population. The National Assembly Constituency in the federal capital will comprise 787,954 inhabitants The National Assembly Constituency in Punjab will consist of a population of 905,555. Sindh will have … Read more

Court defers Fawad Chaudhry’s indictment in sedition case

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Fawad Chaudhry

Court deferred the indictment  Fawad Chaudhry in sedition case. Court ordered Fawad Chaudhry to appear on October 3. Fawad has submitted unconditional apology to the ECP. ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry in the sedition case. Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra resumed hearing … Read more

ECP to conduct Sindh LG by-elections on Nov 5

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KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the schedule for the by-elections of the Local Government (LG) elections in Sindh. According to the schedule, the by-election for the vacant seats in the local bodies will be held on November 5.  The by-polls will be held on 74 general seats to elect the nine … Read more

First phase of constituencies delimitation nears completion

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The first phase of framing constituencies is nearing completion One Sindh Assembly seat will be reduced in Khairpur, Thatta and Sanghar. One seat will be added in Karachi East and Karachi Central each. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has expedited the process of forming constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies based on … Read more

ECP directs chief secretaries to start preparations for elections

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elections
  • ECP sent an emergency letter to chief secretaries.
  • Chief Secretaries should assist ECP for elections.
  • CSs should direct concerned DCs to contact DECs.

ISLAMBAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed chief secretaries of four provinces to start preparations for upcoming general elections.

The ECP has sent an emergency letter to the chief secretaries of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

It has been said by the Election Commission that under Article 220 of the Constitution, all executives are obliged to assist the Election Commission. The Chief Secretaries should assist the ECP in the preparation of elections.

The Election Commission has said that the Chief Secretaries should direct the concerned Deputy Commissioners to contact the District Election Commission immediately.

It should be noted that the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has announced to hold general elections in the last week of January 2024.

In the announcement issued by the Election Commission, it is said that after reviewing the work of constituencies, it was decided that the preliminary list of constituencies will be published on September 27.

In the announcement of the Election Commission, it has been said that after hearing the objections and suggestions on the constituencies, the final list will be released on November 30.

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General elections to be held in last week of January: ECP

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ECP
  • The list of constituencies will be published on Sep 27.
  • The final list will be released on November 30.
  • Elections will be held in last week of January 54 days.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the general elections will be held in the last week of January 2024.

In the announcement issued by the Election Commission, it has been said that the preliminary list of constituencies will be published on September 27.

The announcement of the Election Commission has said that after hearing the objections and suggestions on the constituencies, the final list will be released on November 30.

According to the announcement, the general elections will be held in the last week of January 54 days after the final list, there will be a 54-day election program after the final list.

It should be noted that the demand of the caretaker government and the Election Commission from the political parties to conduct early and transparent general elections in the country was getting stronger.

In this regard, the caretaker government thought that conducting elections was the job of the Election Commission and the ECP would give the date of the general elections.The ECP gives the date of the elections interim government is ready for it.

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ECP will call political parties’ meeting on elections code on Oct 4

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ECP will call political parties’ meeting on general elections code on Oct 4

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) convened a meeting with political parties on October 4 to discuss the code of conduct specified in Section 233 of the Election Act 2017, for the upcoming general elections. The ECP spokesperson mentioned here on Wednesday that draft of the code of conduct has been provided to political … Read more

ECP calls all political parties for consultations

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ECP political parties

The ECP is to consult all political parties on a code of conduct. The Election Commission called all the political parties on October 4. The ECP will take suggestions on the code of conduct from all the political parties. Islamabad: The preparations for the upcoming general elections are going on by the Election Commission of … Read more

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