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KP confirms third Monkeypox Case

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Monkeypox

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has confirmed its third case of the Monkeypox virus after a 51-year-old man, returning to Pakistan from abroad, tested positive.

According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, during the screening at the Bacha Khan Airport in Peshawar yesterday, symptoms of monkeypox were found in the two passengers, after which the two persons were isolated by the Border Health Services staff.

The spokesman said that the samples of the two persons were sent to Peshawar Reference Public Laboratory, Khyber Medical University, and one of them has tested positive.

According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, the citizen who tested positive for monkeypox is a resident of Peshawar, the travel history of the affected person is from Gulf countries, while the contact tracing of the affected person is being screened.

The spokesman said that after the recent emergency, the number of m-pox cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased to 3.

In this regard, Health Coordinator Dr. Mukhtar said that the government of Pakistan has made an effective strategy to protect the public from monkeypox, the staff of border health services are working at all airports.

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New pension rules in KP- Complete details here

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New pension rules in KP- Complete details here

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a restored pension scheme by amending the Civil Servant Act of 1973, unstable from a monthly pension payout to a tumor amount retirement payment. This new system, known as the “Contributory Pension System,” involves deductions from employees’ salaries founded on their pay scale, with the provincial government matching … Read more

KP people being victimized for voting to PTI: Asad Qaiser

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KP

PESHAWAR: The Central Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) and former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is being victimized over voting for PTI.

While giving a statement against prolonged load shedding, Asad Qaiser said that the worst load shedding has been going on in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the last three days. He said that revenge is being taken from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for voting for Imran Khan.

He said that he will protest on the floor of the assembly and highlight this issue in the budget speech as well, PTI do not accept load shedding and expensive electricity and this cruelty should be stopped.

On the other hand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif said that the nation is requested to pray for the release of the founder PTI and its workers on Eid.

Barrister Saif said that the founder PTI and women workers are being tortured on the orders of Maryam Nawaz. He said the conspiracy group has made fake cases against the founder PTI and workers.

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Edu Ministry expresses concern over destruction of schools in KP

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Edu Ministry

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has drawn the urgent attention of Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Peshawar regarding the destruction of schools by terrorists in newly merged districts and demanded prompt action against the menace of terrorism.

In a letter written to the Chief Secretary KP, the Federal Secretary Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has expressed grave concern over the recent incidents of destruction of schools in the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“It is particularly disheartening to note that these heinous acts of terrorism are disproportionately targeting institutions dedicated to girls’ education,” the letter said.

The federal government is deeply alarmed by these developments, which not only endanger the lives of our children but also threaten the progress we have made in promoting education and gender equality in these regions, it said adding that the education of girls is a cornerstone of our national development strategy, and any attack on this front is an attack on the future of our nation.

“I want to reassure you that the federal government stands in solidarity with the provincial administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this challenging time. We are fully committed to supporting all necessary measures to ensure the security of educational institutions and to swiftly rebuild the schools that have been destroyed. It is imperative that we work together to counter this menace of extremism and restore a sense of safety and normalcy for our students and educators” the letter added.

To this end, the letter said, I propose the establishment of a joint task force comprising federal and provincial representatives to develop a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of damaged schools and the enhancement of security measures across the region.

The letter also added that this task force should focus on community engagement and resilience-building to prevent further extremist activities and to foster an environment where education can thrive without fear.

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Ali Amin Gandapur elected as KP Chief Minister

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Chief Minister

ISLAMABAD:Ali Amin Gandapur has been elected as Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) here Friday.

The newly elected speaker, namely Babar Saleem Swati, who took the oath yesterday, presided over the KP Assembly session.

In the 106th House, Ali Amin Gandapur bagged 90 votes, while PML-N candidate Dr. Ibadullah Khan managed to secure 16 votes.

Ali Amin Gandapur, who won the elections from Dera Ismail Khan as an independent, had the support of the Sunni Ittehad Council, while his opponent was Ibadullah Khan of the Muslim League-N, who also got the support of the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP)  and PTI parliamentarians.

Speaker KP Assembly while announcing the results said that Ali Amin Gandapur got 90 votes while PML-N candidate Ibadullah got 16 votes, thus Ali Amin Gandapur got 90 votes and was elected as the Chief Minister.

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Ali Amin Gandapur to vie for KP CM slot as independent candidate

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PESHAWAR: Ali Amin Gandapur, the nominee for chief minister slot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP), has decided to contest for KP Assembly as an as an independent.

Ali Amin Gandapur has not joined the Sunni Ittehad Council(SIC).

Talking to media, PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai confirmed that the nominated Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has not joined the Sunni Ittehad Council.

He said that Ali Amin Gandapur is currently an independent candidate and will fight for the election of the Chief Minister without any party and as an independent.

He said that Ali Amin Gandapur has also submitted papers for the provincial presidency in the intra-party election and after joining the Sunni Ittehad Council, he cannot contest the intra-party election.

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PML-N suspends membership of Sardar Mehtab Abbasi

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PML-N

LAHORE:  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has suspended the party membership of former Chief Minister and former Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sardar Mehtab Abbasi.

According to the statement issued by the Muslim League-N, action has been taken against Mehtab Abbasi for continuous violation of party discipline.

PML-N General Secretary Ahsan Iqbal has issued a notification.

It should be noted that Mehtab Abbasi, who was angry with the leadership, had announced his support for Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s candidate, Mehtab Abbasi had also praised the founder of PTI in an interview.

Mehtab Abbasi was upset with the leadership of PML-N for a long time and he also resigned from the post of central vice-president of PML-N in February this year.

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Independent candidate among three killed in North Waziristan

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Independent

PESHAWAR: Three people, including an independent candidate for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, were killed in firing by unknown persons in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The police and unknown persons opened fire in the village of Tappi in North Waziristan, as a result of which the independent candidate Malik Kaleem Ullah was killed.

Police said that Malik Kaleem Ullah was an independent candidate from PK 104, and the bodies have been shifted to the hospital.

The police said Malik Kaleem Ullah was also injured in a bomb blast some time ago.

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Online Domicile Certificate Service Introduced in KP

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Online Domicile Certificate Service Introduced in KP

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken a positive initiative towards modernization by implementing an online process for acquiring domicile certificates. People can now utilize the government’s website at cfc.kp.gov.pk to utilize the e-domicile platform, streamlining the application process and enhancing citizen convenience across key districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Through the website, residents of KP … Read more

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolts parts of KP

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Magnitude
  • The earthquake tremors were felt in Swat and Mingora.
  • The tremors were also felt in LOwer Dir  and Upper Dir.
  • No loss of life or damage to property was reported from KP.

PESHAWAR:  Earthquake tremors of 4.9 magnitude hit various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on early morning of Tuesday.

According to the seismological center, the earthquake tremors were felt in Swat, Mingora, Lower Dir, Upper Dir and adjoining areas.

People came out of their houses in fear by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.

However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from any part of KP as per the initial reports.

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New polio case detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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  • The number of polio cases has increased to six in country in 2023.
  • The children under age of five especially at risk from this virus.
  • Poliovirus confirmed in 20 environmental samples of 12 districts.

ISLAMABAD: A Polio virus has been confirmed in a nine-month old child in Orakzai district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP).

According to spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Health , with this fresh case, the number of polio cases in the country this year has increased to six.

He said that the confirmation of polio virus in 20 environmental samples from 12 districts of the country was alarming. The virus has affected another child of our country, he said and added that children under the age of five were especially at risk from this virus.

He urged the parents to give polio drops to their children to protect them from polio virus.

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ECP rejects Babar Awan’s allegation on KP NA seats reduction

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ECP
  • Babar Awan should adhere to constitutional and legal constraints.
  • 25th constitutional amendment in 2018 resulted in merger of  FATA in KP.
  • ECP defined constituencies based on constitutionally designated seats.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) dismissed Dr Babar Awan Advocate’s assertion of a decrease in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s National Assembly seats, deeming it an ineffective effort to sow confusion among the public.

A spokesperson for ECP underscored that, in his capacity as a legal professional, Babar Awan should adhere to constitutional and legal constraints.

The authority to determine seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies lies within the purview of the Parliament, and the Election Commission has defined constituencies based on the constitutionally designated seats.

The 25th constitutional amendment in 2018 resulted in the merger of the former FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to the elimination of 12 National Assembly seats from FATA.

Simultaneously, six seats were added to the National Assembly seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total from 39 to 45 seats.

Similarly, the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen an increase in general seats from 99 to 115, marking a rise of 16 seats.

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KP Govt decides to  block 58,000 suspicious CNICs

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KP Govt
  • The decision to block CNICs made in Steering Committee meeting.
  • Home Department issued orders to NADRA to block fake identity cards.
  • The process of mapping 9,720 illegal residents in Peshawar also completed.

PESHAWAR: The Home Department government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to block 58,000 suspicious Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).

The decision to block suspicious CNICs was made in the meeting of the steering committee of the provincial home department.

According to the document, the Home Department has issued orders to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to block fake identity cards and has sent a letter to NADRA to block fake proof of registration (POR), Afghan cards.

Sources said that NADRA has blocked fake POR cards, Afghan cards, and fake Pakistani identity cards.

The document states that the process of mapping 9,720 illegal residents in Peshawar has also been completed and a deadline of five days has been given to all deputy commissioners regarding the details of block cards.

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Nawaz Sharif directs KP, Sindh leaders to end differences

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PMLN KP Sindh

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has directed party leadership from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Sindh to promptly resolve their differences. The party sources reported that Nawaz Sharif intervened to address internal conflicts within the party’s leadership in KP and Sindh provinces. Notably, he has linked his visits to these provinces to the unity … Read more

PHC imposes ban on using number plates of departments

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PHC
  • Court ordered government to take legal action against such people.
  • PHC directed to remove private number plates from vehicles.
  • The private number plate vehicles are used for drug trafficking.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) has imposed a ban on putting number plates of departments and professionals on vehicles.

The Peshawar High Court, while banning the installation of number plates by various departments and professionals, ordered the government to take legal action against those who install such number plates.

According to the PHC, apart from the official number plate, departmental, professional, or any private number plates will be removed from the vehicles.

The court remarked that in many cases, it was observed that departmental, professional, and private number plate vehicles are used for drug trafficking. On September 9, the police caught a vehicle in Mardan, whose number plate belongs to the Peshawar High Court Bar Association was named (APL 2023-KPk).

According to the court, traffickers use number plates of the Health Department, Lawyers, Judiciary, Police, and Excise, etc. To avoid the sight of law enforcement agencies all officers, whether official or private, shall wear the number plate allotted by the Government.

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PTI can run election campaigns and hold meetings, PHC rule

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PTI
  • The media coverage of their party is also banned.
  • The petitioner said PTI banned from election campaign.
  • Court observed no political party can be deprived of its right.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) has issued a written decision on the plea regarding the permission of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s election campaign and meetings.

It is written in the judgment that the petitioner has taken the position that the preparations for the election are going on but they are not being allowed to campaign. The media coverage of their party is also banned and party has applied to the district administration for the convention many times but their request were rejected.

The judgment also states that the Advocate General raised an objection to the admissibility of the petition and said that there is no such restriction on PTI, as per Section 14 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Administration Act 2020, permission from the previous administration to hold meetings and conventions.

According to the text of the written decision, the petitioner said that PTI has been banned from the election campaign despite several requests to the administration.

The decision declared that PTI is allowed to hold meetings under the law and can use its legal right to conduct election campaigns and no political party can be deprived of its right. The caretaker government should conduct transparent elections.

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PPP to kick off election campaign in KP, Punjab

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PPP

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has initiated preparations for the upcoming general elections, signifying their commitment to active political engagement. The PPP leadership, led by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has made the decision to activate the party and allocate resources for the forthcoming elections. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has scheduled visits to the crucial provinces … Read more

PHC gives verdict regarding admission in medical colleges

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PHC
  • PHC upheld KP Govt’s decision to conduct medical college admission test.
  • Court observed Joint Investigation Team (JIT) exposed cheating during test.
  • PHC ordered to conduct MDCAT tests in six weeks by ensuring transparency.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has given its verdict in a case related to the medical college admission test Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The PHC upheld KP government’s decision to conduct the medical college admission test again in six weeks.

In its written verdict, the high court observed that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) exposed cheating during the Medical and Dental College admission tests (MDCAT) tests in KP.

In view of the JIT report, the KP government had decided to conduct the MDCAT test again. The high court stated in its verdict that the court would not interfere in the matter after the approval of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet.

While upholding the decision, the PHC ordered to conduct MDCAT tests in six weeks in accordance with the cabinet’s directives besides ensuring transparency.

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Decision to crack down on dollar and oil smuggling

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dollar and oil smuggling

The CIA prepared the report under the leadership of PM The report was submitted to the prime minister’s house. High officials and politicians were involved in the smuggling. Islamabad: The Civil Intelligence Agency under the  caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Ul Haq Kakar has prepared lists of crocodiles involved in dollar and oil smuggling. The mission … Read more

KP LG by-elections: Independents secure 40 seats, PTI wins 13

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KP LG by-elections

PESHAWAR: Independent candidates emerged victorious in the Local Government (LG) by-elections held on Sunday in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Election Commission has compiled preliminary results on 71 out of 72 seats. According to unofficial results, independent candidates have been declared successful in 40 seats. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates have been declared successful in … Read more

19 KP ministers submits resignation to caretaker CM  

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KP
  • Resignations sought over unsatisfactory performance.
  • 8 ministers have not submitted their resignations yet.
  • ECP directed CM to remove ministers over political affiliations.

Peshawar: Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Azam Khan has asked for resignation from the provincial cabinet.

According to the sources, resignations have been demanded from the caretaker ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to unsatisfactory performance.

Sources say that most of the caretaker ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also submitted their resignations.

On the other hand, 19 cabinet members have submitted their resignations to the caretaker chief minister, while 8 members have not yet submitted their resignations to the chief minister.

It should be noted that after the dissolution of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Azam Khan was appointed caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 21, 2023, and he took the oath of office on the same day.

On January 26, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ghulam Ali was sworn in as caretaker cabinet at the Governor’s House.

On July 31, the Election Commission asked the Chief Minister to remove ministers with political affiliations from the cabinet.

In a letter to the caretaker chief minister on behalf of the Election Commission, it was said that some ministers, advisers, and special assistants were picked based on political affiliation, and the ministers, assistants, and advisers involved in politics should be de-notified immediately.

The letter stated that the behavior of some ministers, advisers, and special assistants is against the spirit of the caretaker government. The Election Commission ordered that the caretaker chief minister reduce his cabinet to a minimum.

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Caretaker KP CM visits Bajaur Hospital

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Bajaur
  • CM inquired about health of injured persons.
  • Chief Minister met injured persons one by one.
  • Azam Khan also met elders of district Bajaur.

PESHAWAR: The caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan  paid a visit to the District Headquarter Hospital Khar in tribal district Bajaur where he inquired about the health of injured persons of Bajaur bomb blast that had claimed dozens of human lives and left many other injured.

The chief minister met the injured persons one by one and inquired about their health and treatment facilities being provided to them in the hospital. He on the occasion directed the authorities concerned to leave no stone unturned in the treatment and said that he and his team are personally monitoring the whole treatment process.

Moreover, Muhammad Azam khan said that the provincial government stood by the bereaved families adding that he was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of precious human lives due to heartbreaking blast the other day. “Targeting peaceful citizens was a highly inhumane and heinous act that can’t be justified at all” he remarked. While paying tribute to the martyrs, the chief minister said that citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa especially tribal people and our security forces have rendered matchless sacrifices for reinstating and establishing peace in the region; we will not let those sacrifices go in vain, he said.

Meanwhile, the chief minister also met the elders of district Bajaur and heirs of the martyrs and expressed his heartfelt sympathies over the irreparable loss of human lives. He prayed for the higher ranks of martyrs and early recovery of the injured ones.

He made it clear that the purpose of his visits to district Bajaur and Dir Lower was to condole to the bereaved families and to inquire about the health of injured persons adding that ever since this tragic incident was reported, not a single moment has passed in peace and contentment.

Later in the day, the chief minister also paid a short visit to district Dir Lower and inquired after the health of injured persons who are under treatment at Timergara Teaching Hospital. He directed the hospital administration to pay special attention to the treatment of injured persons of Bajaur blast so that they can recover as early as possible.

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Heavy rains in KP kill four, leave one injured

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PDMA issued precautionary measures to all concerned institutions. Rescue 1122 has been actively preparing for the monsoon season. PMD predict more rains in Punjab ahead. The recent heavy rain spell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in unfortunate consequences, as reported by the Provincial Disaster Management. Four individuals lost their lives, and one person was injured … Read more

New monsoon spell rains likely to lash KP today

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KP rain

PMD predicts thunderstorms and strong winds. District administration instructed to take precautionary measures. Rain system is likely to remain active till July 17. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported of a new series of monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today (Thursday). The Met Department has predicted the rain system to remain active till July … Read more

KP Bar Council calls lawyers’ convention today

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lawyers' convention

All Pakistan Lawyers Convention will be held at Peshawar High Court. Lawyers will not participate in court proceedings due to convention. The trial of civilians in military courts will also be discussed in the convention. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has called a lawyers’ convention at 11 am today (Saturday), where multiple issues will be discussed. … Read more

ECP decides to conduct strict scrutiny of ROs before polls

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ECP decides to conduct strict scrutiny of ROs before polls
  • The preparations for upcoming general elections are going on.
  • The ECP has widened process of scrutiny of returning officers.
  • The ECP will appoint Returning Officers after satisfaction.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to conduct strict scrutiny for the appointment of returning officers (ROs).

According to the details, the preparations for the upcoming general elections are going on. The Election Commission of Pakistan has widened the process of scrutiny of returning officers.

An informal report has been requested from the institutions and the concerned officers. The work on the lists of seats for the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has been completed while the process of scrutiny for the seats of the National Assembly, Sindh, and Balochistan Assembly is going on.

The Election Commission will appoint the Returning Officers after satisfaction. Delays in the appointment of ROs will be attributed to the scrutiny process.

According to the law, ROs have to be appointed two months before the schedule of general elections. Election Commission will soon appoint District Returning Officers(DROs), Returning Officers(ROs) including Assistant Returning Officers(AROs).

Separate ROs will be appointed for the constituencies of the National and Provincial Assemblies for the general elections. The Returning Officers will prepare the polling scheme of the respective constituencies after the appointments. Returning officers will be appointed in 859 constituencies for general elections.

On the other hand, in connection with the preparations for the upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the Election Commission has prepared a polling scheme draft. 100,000 polling stations will be established across the country.

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Weather alert: More falls likely to hit Karachi today

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Karachi weather

With the outset of Ramadan in Pakistan, most of the cities including Karachi have been experiencing rain and thunderstorms turning the weather pleasant for the citizens. Widespread falls with strong winds have hit parts of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and KP under the influence of a westerly wave that entered the country on March 22. Meanwhile, … Read more

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