Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ECP should unveil election schedule immediately: Pervaiz Elahi

Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

Pervaiz Elahi urged the ECP to unveil election schedule He said people will seek revenge from PDM in next elections He said Nawaz Sharif will not return to the country LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately unveil the election schedule after the court’s … Read more

PTI’s Amir Dogar acquitted as court quashes case

Amir Dogar

A local court has dismissed the case of protesting outside ECP office Court removed the provision of terrorism against the accused PTI leader Amir Dogar and others were acquitted MULTAN: A court has dismissed the case of vandalism and protesting outside the office of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in Multan. Judicial Magistrate Marzia … Read more

ECP submits progress report regarding scrutiny of political parties

ECP report about scrutiny of political parties

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday filed a progress report to Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding the scrutiny of funding of three political parties. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking scrutiny of funding of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat … Read more

Terror attacks during by-polls cannot be ruled out: IG KP briefs ECP

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ECP discussed matters related to conducting elections in KP CEC emphasized on appointing impartial officers during elections IG KP said FC and Pakistan Army personnel will be required during polls ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held a meeting and discussed matters related to conducting general elections and by-polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chief Election Commissioner … Read more

Toshakhana reference: Court defers indictment as Imran Khan seeks exemption from appearance

Imran Khan

Indictment of Imran Khan in Toshakhana deffered Imran Khan sought exemption from appearance PTI’s lawyer filed plea citing health condition of Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: In Toshakhana reference filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, a sessions court in Islamabad has deferred the indictment as Imran Khan sought exemption from appearing in court citing health … Read more

ECP to discuss security situation with Punjab, KP authorities

ECP elections

ECP schedules meetings of Punjab & KP authorities to discuss elections. The meeting included members of the ECP and the secretary of the commission. Consultation meeting with political parties would be held on February 9. Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday will hold  a meeting on February 7 to discuss general elections for … Read more

ECP ready to conduct elections in Punjab: LHC told

ECP polls

ECP said it was ready to conduct general elections for Punjab Assembly PTI counsel argued the governor was bound to obey the law and constitution The judge observed that election date should be announced under the constitution LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday told the Lahore High Court it was ready to … Read more

ECP to hold consultative meeting with political parties on Feb 9

ECP elections

ECP will hold a consultative meeting with political parties ECP deliberated dates for holding elections of Punjab and KP assemblies Governors of KP, Punjab have advised ECP to consult stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold a consultative meeting with the political parties in the federal capital on February 9 to discuss conducting … Read more

Government fabricating confusion about polls: Asad Umar

Asad Umar
  • ECP believe that the polls are to be held in 90 days.
  • He said PTI will issue tickets to the candidates soon.
  • Asad Umar hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and KP.

LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) leader Asad Umar said that the government is deliberately creating confusion about holding elections.

After the hearing of the case of issuing the election schedule, Asad Umar while talking to the media along with his lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar in the Lahore High Court and said that the Governor and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) believe that the elections are to be held in 90 days, but they are not ready to announce the schedule of elections.

The former federal minister said that the Election Commission itself has written that 54 days are required for preparation, and the government is deliberately creating ambiguity, after today’s court proceedings there is no confusion in holding the elections.

Asad Umar said that Imran Khan is reviewing the proposals of the Parliamentary Board and the PTI chairman will issue tickets to the candidates soon. He directed the workers not to waste a single day and prepare for the elections. He hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI leader said that the foreign exchange reserves have gone to the lowest level but the government is focusing on arrests. He said the government has arrested Sheikh Rashid, Imran Riaz Khan, and others while the constitution is being trampled underfoot by registering cases of treason.

PTI leader Asad Umar said instead of giving relief to the people the resources have been diverted toward arrests while the government is focusing on revenge.

He said that 220 million people in the country will not let anyone take away their rights and people will not bow down to those who work against the rule of law. He said the country should not be prevented from going to new elections.

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ECP notifies PPP’s Nisar Khuhro as Senator 

Nisar Khuhro

ECP has notified Nisar Khuhro as Senator He emerged victorious on a general seat in Sindh The seat fell vacant after resignation of Faisal Vawda ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has notified Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Nisar Ahmed Khuhro as a senator. The electoral body issued a notified the success of Nisar … Read more

Punjab Governor advises ECP to consult stakeholders before fixing election date

Punjab Governor

Punjab Governor advised ECP to consult stakeholders He cited economic and security situation in the country Governor KP has also hinted at delaying polls over security issues LAHORE: Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to consult stakeholders before holding elections in the province. The governor has written separate letters to … Read more

ECP declares Shujaat Hussain as President of PML-Q

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  • Five-member bench of the ECP announced the verdict.
  • Shujaat Hussain challenged decision to remove him.
  • The PML-Q has divided into two groups.

ISLAMABAD: The decision to remove Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as President of the Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has been annulled.

The three-member commission under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner has announced the decision on the issue of removing Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain from the presidency of Pakistan Muslim League-Q.

The ECP announced its verdict on a petition filed by the former premier amid an ongoing tussle with his cousin Pervaiz Elahi over the party leadership.

A five-member bench of the ECP, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, announced the verdict.

The Election Commission has annulled the decision to remove Chaudhry Shujaat and Tariq Bashir Cheema from the party positions of the Central Working Party of Pakistan Muslim League-Q.

The Election Commission has reinstated Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as the President of the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam while Tariq Bashir Cheema has been reinstated as the Secretary General of the party.

It should be noted that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had challenged the Central Working Committee PML-Q’s decision to remove him from the party presidency in the Election Commission.

Earlier, Former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi’s group had decided to remove Shujaat and General Secretary Tariq Bashir Cheema from the party’s top position. However, Ch Shujaat filed an application with the ECP challenging the decision.

The PML-Q got divided into two groups over the issue of joining hands with the PTI and PML-N. Pervaiz Elahi and his son Moonis Elahi joined hands with Imran Khan while Chaudhry Shujaat, his son Ch Salik and former federal minister in the PTI government supported the PML-N.

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LHC issues notice to Governor Punjab, ECP to announce election date

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LHC issued notices to Governor of Punjab and ECP PTI filed petition to announce date of election in Punjab The judge admitted the petition for regular hearing LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notices to the governor of Punjab and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on a petition of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf … Read more

PTI to protest today over Fawad Chaudhry’s illegitimate detention

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PTI to protest today over Fawad Chaudhry’s illegitimate detention. Fawad Chaudhry and his family are supported by PTI. Omer Hamid Khan filed a complaint at the Kohsar police station in Islamabad. LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that it will protest today’s ‘illegal’ custody of party leader Fawad Chaudhry in Lahore, BOL News reported. … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry to appear in court after photogrammetry test today

Fawad Chaudhry

Fawad Chaudhry is to appear in court after a photogrammetry test today. Babar Awan asked Judicial Magistrate to resume the case early at the start of today’s session. The court magistrate granted the police a two-day remand on Saturday. ISLAMABAD: Fawad Chaudhry, a former federal information minister, will be brought before a court at 11:30 … Read more

Khalid Maqbool condemns Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest

Fawad Chaudhry's arrest

Khalid Maqbool condemns Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest. Fawad was detained for allegedly ‘threatening’ officials of the ECP. Omer Hamid Khan filed a complaint at the Kohsar police station in Islamabad. KARACHI: Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the convener of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), criticized the detention of Fawad Chaudhry, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying … Read more

Court adjourns Fawad Chaudhry post-arrest bail case

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Court adjourns hearing of bail plea of Fawad Chaudhry The IO didn’t appear before the court despite orders Babar Awan was present on behalf of Fawad Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has adjourned the hearing on a post-arrest bail petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry. Pertinently, Fawad Chaudhry … Read more

Senator Azam Swati challenges Khawaja Asif to arrest Imran Khan

Senator Azam Swati
  • Azam Swati said that the economy has destroyed.
  • He condemned the arrest of PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry.
  • Senator further said that the ECP made a nonsense case.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Senator Azam Swati challenged Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to arrest Imran Khan if he can.

PTI leader Azam Swati, while talking to the media in Lahore, said that the economy has destroyed in the country, morality has ended, but the people of Pakistan have woken up.

He said that “I went through such hardships, but they do not have moral courage, the fascist government will be separated from the government so humiliatingly.”

The PTI leader said that he condemns the arrest of PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry, the way he was arrested, is a matter of shame for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Senator Azam Swati further said that the Election Commission made a nonsense case, and the respect of adults has also disappeared in this government.

A few days ago, Senator Azam Swati while talking to the media in Lahore said that the only solution for the country at this time is the election, all the institutions of the country are ending, and he ask the judiciary institutions to resign.

He said that there was a murderous attack on the former prime minister of the country, Arshad Sharif was martyred, and there was no justice. He said Azam Swati is not afraid of death, there is no justice in your courts.

Azam Swati said that the house of parliament has also been damaged, and Mohsin Naqvi is being made caretaker chief minister.

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Fawad Chaudhry arrested by Islamabad Police

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has been arrested from his residence in the wee hours on Wednesday for threatening the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A case against the PTI leader was lodged at Kohsar police station Islamabad at the complaint of the ECP. The PTI leader has been booked under sections 153-A (promotion … Read more

LHC orders to present Fawad Chaudhry before court

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LHC ordered to present Fawad Chaudhry LHC moved against the arrest of PTI leader Fawad’s counsel termed the arrest illegal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered to present Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry before the court. A petition was filed against the arrest of Chaudhry that took place in the wee … Read more

PTI leaders condemn Fawad Chaudhry arrest, warn of countrywide protests

PTI Fawad Chaudhry arrest

PTI leaders condemned the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry Chaudhry was arrested from his residence in Lahore The arrest took place amid the rumours of PTI chief’s arrest ISLAMABAD: Senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been condemning the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry that took place in Lahore in the wee hours on Wednesday. PTI leader … Read more

PTI protests outside ECP against Naqvi’s appointment

PTI protests

PTI held a protest outside ECP’s office in Lahore They protested against the appointment of Naqvi as caretaker chief minister PTI has announced protests countrywide against the appointment LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a protest on Tuesday against the appointment of Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Moshin Naqvi. A large number of PTI activists … Read more

Imran Khan directs workers to participate in protest over appointment of Mohsin Naqvi

Imran Khan

PTI will hold a protest against Caretaker Punjab CM today. A protest will be held outside the ECP Punjab Office. PTI will not let regime changer to hold the future of Pakistanis hostage. LAHORE: Former prime minister and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) Imran Khan has directed all workers and leaders to participate in … Read more

LHC fixes hearing against Imran Khan’s removal as PTI chief

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LHC will hear the case filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan A five-member larger bench will hear the case ECP has taken legal action to remove Imran Khan as PTI chairman LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear the case against Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to remove Imran Khan as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more

PTI writes to ECP for withdrawal of resignations

PTI ECP resignations

PTI writes to ECP for withdrawal of resignations 45 PTI members are to withdraw the resignations PTI requested ECP to stop any such action ISLAMABAD: On the matter of the withdrawal of resignations by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs, the party has penned down a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The details revealed … Read more

PTI MNAs barred from meeting NA speaker, entering ECP

PTI NA speaker

PTI MNAs barred from meeting NA speaker The members were also not allowed to enter ECP PTI is to withdraw resignations of 44 members ISLAMABAD: Following the decision announced by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday to take back the resignations of 44 NA members, the PTI MNAs tried to meet the speaker in this regard … Read more

ECP selected sworn enemy of PTI as Caretaker CM: Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Imran Khan slammed ECP for appointing Moshsin Naqvi as CM Punjab He said ECP selected a sworn enemy of PTI as Caretaker CM He announced to hold a presser tomorrow LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan lashed out at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the appointment of Syed Mohsin Naqvi as Caretaker Chief Minister … Read more

ECP appoints Mohsin Naqvi as Caretaker CM of Punjab

Mohsin Naqvi

ECP appointed Mohsin Naqvi as Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab. Naqvi’s name was recommended by the opposition CEC and ECP members approved the nomination LAHORE: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab. The election commission appointed Mohsin Naqvi as interim chief minister of the province under … Read more