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They have money for luxuries not for polls: Sheikh Rashid

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Sheikh Rashid

Sheikh Rashid said government has no interest in polls He also slammed govt for arresting PTI workers Rashid demanded Article 6 against delay in polls RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Friday that the government has money for political luxuries but lacks resources for polls in the country. He while taking … Read more

SCBA strongly condemns postponement of elections in Punjab

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SCBA strongly
  • President SCBA said ECP has violated its constitutional mandate.
  • He said all institutions have the responsibility to protect constitution.
  • He further said Election Commission should withdraw the notification.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Thursday strongly condemned postponement of  elections in Punjab by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)  Abid Shahid Zuberi in his statement said that the postponement of the elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan is a violation of the Constitution.

Abid Shahid Zuberi said ECP did not take into account the Constitution and the Supreme Court decision while making the decision. He said ECP has violated its constitutional mandate with the decision.

President SCBA said that the caretaker government cannot continue working for more than 90 days. He said restoration of democracy and timely elections are the need of the hours.

He said all institutions have the responsibility to protect the constitution as all constitutional officers have taken an oath to protect the constitution. He said violation of the constitution by the constitutional body should not be allowed.

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PTI decides to file petition in SC against postponing polls in Punjab

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PTI decides
  • Barrister Ali Zafar will file a petition in the SC tomorrow.
  • A contempt of court plea will also be filed against Governor KP.
  • Fawad Chaudhry said PTI will hold a power show on March 25.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has decided to file a petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for postponing elections in Punjab.

Addressing a press conference, senior PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar said Barrister Ali Zafar will file a plea in the Supreme Court (SC) tomorrow. They said President Dr. Arif Alvi had already announced the elections scheduled in Punjab on April 30 and added that ECP could not postpone polls.

They said a contempt of court petition will also be filed against Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for not announcing the elections schedule in the province. They said 96 bars of Pakistan strongly condemned the postponement of elections in Punjab.

Fawad Chaudhry said the crackdown against PTI workers and supporters has continued across the country while 753 PTI workers have been arrested so far.  He said the arrest of PTI workers and supporters was contempt of high court orders.

He said the judiciary is under extreme pressure in Pakistan after criticisms from PML-N leadership. He hoped that supermen court judges will provide justice and millions of people attached expectations to the apex court.

He welcomed the formation of a commission to probe alleged murder attack allegations on behalf of Imran Khan by the Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and said PTI will present reservations to the commission.

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said PTI will hold a power show on March 25 at Minar e Pakistan Lahore which will prove referendum.

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ECP violated constitution by postponing polls in Punjab: Imran Khan

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ECP violated
  • He said “Today everyone must stand behind the legal community.”
  • PTI chief said “For if this is accepted today then it is the end of rule of law.”
  • Earlier, ECP has postponed the elections in Punjab till 08 October 2023.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) and former prime minister Imran Khan said Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has violated the constitution of Pakistan by postponing elections in Punjab till October 2023.

In his twitter message, Imran Khan “Today everyone must stand behind the legal community, the judiciary and lawyers – with expectation that they will protect Constitution. For if this is accepted today then it is the end of rule of law in Pakistan.”

He further said “We dissolved our two provincial legislatures with expectation that elections would be held in 90 days as clearly given in our Constitution. We did not take this action to allow a bunch of fascists to impose a reign of terror, violating the Constitution and rule of law.”

 

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the elections in Punjab and decided to hold the elections on Oct 8 2023.

The ECP said that the conduct of the free and fair elections on April 30 is not possible, but it has not explained the reasons for postponement of the polls.  It has suspended the schedule for the elections.

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ECP orders recounting of votes in six UCs of Karachi

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ECP orders
  • JI filed a petition against the alleged rigging in LG polls.
  • JI had challenged the result of six UCs of Karachi.
  • ECP directed recounting in Mominabad, Manghopir and others.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced a verdict in the alleged rigging case and ordered the recounting of the votes in six Union Councils (UCs) of Karachi.

Jamaat-e-Islami filed a petition against the alleged rigging and irregularities in Sindh Local government (LG) elections. Following the plea, the ECP directed the recounting of votes in six Union Councils (UCs).

JI had challenged the result of six UCs which include Mominabad UC-3, Manghopir UC-12, Gulshan-e-Iqbal UC-1, Orangi UC-3, 7 and 8.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Sindh High Court(SHC) served notices to parties over a petition of Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman for election in the remaining 11 union committees of Karachi.

Jamaat Islami Karachi’s chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman had filed a plea in the high court seeking an order for election in the remaining union committees of the city.

The court has summoned a reply from the respondents within 10 days.

Hafiz Naeem said that local council elections were not held at 11 seats of UC chairman and vice chairman in Karachi owing to the demise of candidates or for some other reasons.

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ECP seeks final response from Centre on election payments

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ECP elections

ECP officials have approached the federal government It has sought a final reply on conducting polls in Punjab, KP The prime minister will inform ECP after consultations ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) officials have reportedly approached the federal government regarding the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The election commission has expressed concerns over … Read more

ECP rejects PTI’s objections in prohibited funding case

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ECP funding case

ECP rejected PTI’s objections in prohibited funding case ECP also announces to proceed with the show-cause Commission announced the verdict reserved on Dec 20 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the objections raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the prohibited funding case and decided to proceed with a show-cause notice. A three-member … Read more

ECP to make final decision on Punjab, KP elections tomorrow

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ECP funding case

ECP will hold a final meeting to review the situation The stakeholders have refused cooperation on conducting polls ECP is considering the approach the Supreme Court ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is likely to approach the Supreme Court after stakeholders refused to cooperate in conducting elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The election … Read more

PTI files contempt plea in SC against KP governor, ECP

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PTI Governor KP

PTI has filed a contempt of court petition in Supreme Court of Pakistan The petition seeks proceedings against Governor KP and ECP It urged the court to implement its order on  announcing election date ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt petition against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali and the Election Commission … Read more

ECP extends date of submission of nomination papers in Punjab

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ECP extends
  • The RO will start scrutiny of reserved seats on March 18.
  • The commission had appointed the EC Punjab as the RO.
  • The scrutiny process will be completed by March 22.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the date for submission of the nomination papers for the Punjab elections.

The Returning Officer (RO) will start scrutiny of reserved seats on March 18 after the latest decision of extension in the filing of the nomination papers ahead of the Punjab elections.

The commission had appointed the election commissioner (EC) Punjab as the RO.

The ECP spokesperson said that the scrutiny process will be completed by March 22 as per the schedule.

Earlier, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz is to contest elections from three constituencies.

Sources in the know said that Maryam Nawaz will contest elections from PP 149, PP 153, PP 173 for which nomination papers have been submitted to the election commission office.

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KP polls: ECP summons IG, chief secretary KP

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ECP IG KP

ECP summoned IG, Chief Secretary KP The meeting will be held tomorrow Meeting will discuss peace and security in province ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned IG and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in regard to polls in the province. The IG and Chief Secretary have been called for a meeting tomorrow … Read more

IG, CS Punjab excuse to provide foolproof security for polls: ECP

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IG
  • CS Punjab said it is not possible to conduct elections.
  • He said 40,000 teachers are already on census duty.
  • IG said that the police are currently busy with census teams.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that the IG and Chief Secretary Punjab refused to provide foolproof security for the election on April 30.

The announcement of the meetings held in the Election Commission was released. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over the meetings in which the Chief Secretary and IG Punjab gave a briefing on the security arrangements in the province.

In a statement issued by the Election Commission, it was stated that the IG and the Chief Secretary of Punjab excused themselves to provide foolproof security for the election on April 30.

The Chief Secretary while giving a briefing to the Election Commission of Punjab said that it is not possible to conduct transparent elections in the current situation as currently, 40,000 teachers are already on census duty.

Defence Secretary also refused to provide Pakistan Army personnel for election security and said that Pakistan Army can only be provided as a quick response force for polls.

While briefing the Election Commission on the security situation across the country, Defence Secretary said that the security of the borders and the country is the top priority for Pakistan Army.
While briefing the Election Commission, the Interior Secretary said that Pakistan Army personnel cannot be provided for the static duty of the election.

The IG Punjab said that the police are currently doing duty with the census teams and there will be additional duty of the police personnel during Ramadan too. He said during the 2018 election, 3,330 election campaign programs were held. He further said Police action against criminals in the Kacha area will also take four to five months.

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ECP summons meeting after PTI challenges ban on public rally

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ECP IG KP

ECP will discuss the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore PTI has challenged the ban on public gatherings PTI called off election rally after the restrictions ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned a meeting on Monday to discuss the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore. Taking to Twitter, the electoral watchdog said Chief … Read more

ECP suspends by-elections on 37 National Assembly seats

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National Assembly session scheduled for December 10

ECP suspended by-elections on 37 National Assembly seats The ECP canceled polling in 24 NA constituencies in KP It said the decision was made after recent court verdict ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended by-elections on 37 seats of the National Assembly. The by-elections in 24 constituencies of the National Assembly in … Read more

ECP Central and Provincial Secretariats to remain open on Sunday

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ECP Central
  • Offices of ECP will remain open in connection of general elections.
  • The Election Commission has issued a notification in this regard.
  • District Offices of Punjab and KP will also remain open on Sunday.

ISLAMABAD: Central Election Commission Secretariat, Provincial Secretariat, and District offices of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain open on Sunday.

The Election Commission of Pakistan has said that the offices of the Election Commission will remain open in connection with the general election of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies.
The Election Commission has issued a notification to keep the offices of the Election Commission open.
The Election Commission MCO Wing, IT Wing Punjab, and Provincial Election Commission of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain open.

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ECP briefed on security situation in Punjab, KP

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Punjab KP elections

ECP held a meeting on law and order situation in Punjab, KP Security agencies briefed on threats in both provinces CEC said the information will assist in conducing peaceful elections ISLMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held a meeting on Friday to discuss the law and order situation in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ahead … Read more

ECP calls meeting to discuss security during KP, Punjab polls

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ECP security

ECP summons session with CTDs, ISI, other institutions The meeting will be chaired by CEC at 11 am today The electoral body will also meet the Ministry of Defence ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is to hold a meeting with sensitive institutions including IB, ISI, CTDs of Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to … Read more

Deployment of Army will be ensured during election, says ECP

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ECP
  • The Secretary of the Election Commission briefed the attendees on the preparations for the elections.
  • The meeting was chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner.
  • The Election Commission demanded security arrangements.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is taking extra measures to ensure fair and safe elections. As preparations continue for the upcoming elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ECP confirms plans to deploy the army for extra security measures to protect the election process.

According to sources, the ECP recently conducted its most important meeting to discuss electoral preparations for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner.

During the meeting, the Secretary of the Election Commission briefed the attendees on the preparations for the elections, including the allocation of 25 billion rupees for election spending in the two provinces.

Furthermore, the Election Commission demanded security arrangements for the elections from the Special Secretary, who will reportedly provide Rangers and FC personnel for election security in coordination with the Defense Secretary.

The Ministry of Finance also committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to provide adequate election funds.

Secretary of Finance Hamid Yaqub Sheikh attended the meeting and stated in an informal conversation that “we have never refused to give funds, that we have asked the Election Commission to review the demands, and that we will implement the Supreme Court’s decision, that conducting elections is a constitutional responsibility and elections. The commission will issue a revised demand that will be presented to the government.”

Special Secretary Interior Syed Ali Murtaza was also present at the meeting.

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PTI delegation meets ECP to inform party reservations

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Punjab

PTI delegation in meeting with ECP over polls PTI will inform the body about party reservations The body will be requested to ensure equal oppostunities ISLAMABAD: A three-member delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to inform the commission about party reservations with the caretaker government of Punjab and other … Read more

ECP summons session to deliberate on preparations of Punjab, KP polls

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ECP Punjab KP

ECP summoned session to discuss KP, Punjab elections Chief Election Commissioner will preside over meeting Secretary of Finance and Interior Secretary will also attend ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned a session to discuss the preparations for elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab. According to the details, the Chief Election Commissioner … Read more

ECP summons Caretaker CM Punjab to finalize election arrangements

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Caretaker CM Punjab

ECP will receive security briefings from Defence Ministry, GHQ ECP has summoned Caretaker CM Punjab on March 13 ECP will discuss the preparations with stakeholders LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is has expedited efforts to finalize arrangements for conducting polls of the provincial assembly in Punjab. The election commission held a meeting on … Read more

ECP announces schedule for Punjab Assembly elections

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Punjab Assembly elections

ECP has announced the schedule for elections in Punjab Elections for the Punjab Assembly will be held on April 30 The process for filing of nomination papers will begin on March 12 LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the general election of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab which … Read more

KP elections: Deadlock between ECP, governor KP intact

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Punjab

Deadlock between ECP Governor KP intact on elections A consultation meeting held at the Governor’s House today The meeting ended without a consensus on the election date PESHAWAR: The deadlock between the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains intact after the consultation on elections at the Governor’s House in … Read more

ECP invites Governor KP to finalize election date

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ECP Governor KP

ECP had written a letter to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ECP invited Governor KP to Islamabad for consultation ECP will send a team to Peshawar if governor of not available ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission on Pakistan (ECP) and Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been unable to provide a date for conducting polls in the province. The election … Read more

ECP issues bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry

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ECP

ECP issued bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry It ordered IG Islamabad to implement the directives ECP asked Fawad Chaudhry to appear on March 14 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and senior leader Fawad Chaudhry. The warrants were … Read more

ECP approaches SC against reinstatement of CCPO Lahore

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CCPO Lahore

ECP has approached SC against reinstatement of CCPO Lahore ECP issued directives to caretaker government to transfer officers It said administrative officers should not be aligned with any political party ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appealed against the reinstatement of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Ghulam Mehmood Dogar. The election commission … Read more

LHC again rejects to provide officers for Punjab elections

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LHC elections

LHC rejected ECP to provide judicial officers for elections The registrar LHC has informed ECP ECP has decided to take the ROs from the bureaucracy LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has once again refused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to provide judicial officers for the elections in Punjab. The registrar LHC has informed … Read more

ECP summons meeting to review election preparations

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ECP Punjab KP

ECP has summoned meeting to review election preparations The meeting will discuss print of election rolls, RMS and other issues The meeting will consider the availability of security for the elections ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) to review preparations for the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The … Read more

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