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ECP summons Firdous Ashiq Awan over slapping policemen

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) summoned Firdous Ashiq Awan, the leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party(IPP) on the issue of slapping a police officer on duty during the elections.

The Election Commission has summoned Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday. Apart from this, the concerned police officer has also been summoned.

It should be noted that Firdous Ashiq Awan had slapped a policeman in Sialkot. A case of the incident has also been registered.

According to the FIR, the official was on election duty in NA-70 Sialkot.

Earlier also in June 2021, Firdous Ashiq Awan had slapped PPP leader Qadir Khan Mandokhail and used vulgar words in a TV program.

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Commonwealth Observers unveils preliminary findings on polls

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ISLAMABAD: The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) unveiled its initial findings on Pakistan’s General Elections-2024, highlighting the commendable efforts of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and other institutions for conducting general polls.

Chairperson COG, Dr Goodluck Jonathan at  here acknowledged Pakistan’s significance as one of the world’s largest democracies and emphasized the importance of these elections for its people.

The COG chairperson expressed his gratitude for the invitation to observe the elections and commended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for logistical preparations amid challenges. The group, he said, adhered to principles of impartiality, non-interference, and independence during its deployment, engaging with various stakeholders.

Appreciating the role of Election Commission of Pakistan, he said that the COG observers were deployed in various areas including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Karachi, Hyderabad and Abbottabad on February 6, 2024 to observe election preparations.

Recognizing and appreciating the substantial work by the ECP, the COG chairperson noted delays in proceeding with the elections, attributing them to the significant task of organizing an election involving around 128 million registered voters.

The security challenges were acknowledged, with condolences extended for lives lost in terrorist attacks leading up to Election Day. The impact of adverse weather conditions, including snowbound areas and the damages caused by floods in 2022, was also highlighted.

Dr Jonathan mentioned the substantially reformed legal framework leading up to the 2024 General Elections, emphasizing the importance of continued reform in line with the Constitution and Commonwealth Charter values.

The areas for refinement in the legal framework will be detailed in the final report. Lauding the reduction in the national gender gap in registered voters and the reserved seats for women, he noted concerns regarding the participation of women candidates and some communities discouraging women from campaigning and voting. The youth engagement in campaigns, especially on social media, was commended, but challenges for minority communities were mentioned.

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General Election 2024: Latest party position

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the results of the National and Provincial Assemblies seats.

Latest party position is being updated with regular intervals

Party National Assembly Punjab Assembly Sindh Assembly Balochistan Assembly KP Assembly
PTI-backed Independents 95 117 11 0 80
 PML-N 74 136 0 10 5
PPP 54 10 83 11 4
MQM-P 17 0 27 0 0
Independents 9 22 3 5 8
JUI-F 3 0 1 9 8
PML 3 7 0 0 0
IPP 2 1 0 0 0
BNP 2 1 0 2 0
PML-Z 1 1 0 0 0
MWM 1 0 0 0 0
PNAP 1 6 0 0 0
BAP 1 0 0 4 0
PkMAP 1 0 0 1 0
NP 1 0 0 3 0
TLP 0 1 0 0 0
ANP 0 0 0 2 1
Haq Do Tehreek Balochistan 0 0 0 1 0
PNAP 0 0 0 0 0
GDA 0 0 3 0 0
JIP 0 0 2 1 3
Pakistan Rah-E-Haq Party 0 0 0 1 0
BNP-A 0 0 0 1 0
PTI-P 0 0 0 0 2
NDM 0 0 0 0 0

At least 17,816 independent and party-affiliated candidates contested 265 National Assembly, 296 Punjab Assembly, 130 Sindh Assembly, 113 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and 51 Balochistan seats — a total of 855.

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COAS congratulates nation, govt and ECP on successful conduct of polls

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RAWALPINDI:  Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir congratulated the entire Pakistani Nation, Caretaker Government, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Political Parties and all winning candidates on successful conduct of General Elections 2024.

The Army Chief in a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the free and unhindered participation by Pakistani people to exercise their right of vote demonstrated their commitment to democracy and the rule of law as enshrined in Constitution of Pakistan.

The COAS said, “Leadership and personnel of law-enforcement agencies deserve our highest appreciation for creating a safe and secure environment for the electoral process, despite overwhelming odds. The constructive role played by national media, civil society, members of civil administration and judiciary enabled the successful conduct of the largest electoral exercise in national history.”

“Pakistan’s diverse polity and pluralism will be well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces imbibed with national purpose,” he added. “Elections and democracy are means to serve people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves.

The nation needs stable hands and a healing touch to move on from the politics of anarchy and polarisation which does not suit a progressive country of 250 Million people. Elections are not a zero-sum competition of winning and losing but an exercise to determine the mandate of the people.

Political leadership and their workers should rise above self-interests and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people which is perhaps the only way to make democracy functional and purposeful,” the Army Chief said.

As the people of Pakistan have reposed their combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity. As we move forward from this national milestone we must reflect on where the country stands today and where our rightful place should be in the comity of nations, he added.

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General Election 2024: Latest party position  

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the results of the National and Provincial Assemblies seats.

Latest party position is being updated with regular intervals

Party National Assembly Punjab Assembly Sindh Assembly Balochistan Assembly KP Assembly
PTI-backed Independents 95 117 11 0 80
 PML-N 74 136 0 10 5
PPP 54 10 83 11 4
MQM-P 17 0 27 0 0
Independents 9 22 3 5 8
JUI-F 3 0 1 9 8
PML 3 7 0 0 0
IPP 2 1 0 0 0
BNP 2 1 0 2 0
PML-Z 1 1 0 0 0
MWM 1 0 0 0 0
PNAP 1 6 0 0 0
BAP 1 0 0 4 0
PkMAP 1 0 0 1 0
NP 1 0 0 3 0
TLP 0 1 0 0 0
ANP 0 0 0 2 1
Haq Do Tehreek Balochistan 0 0 0 1 0
PNAP 0 0 0 0 0
GDA 0 0 3 0 0
JIP 0 0 2 1 3
Pakistan Rah-E-Haq Party 0 0 0 1 0
BNP-A 0 0 0 1 0
PTI-P 0 0 0 0 2
NDM 0 0 0 0 0

At least 17,816 independent and party-affiliated candidates contested 265 National Assembly, 296 Punjab Assembly, 130 Sindh Assembly, 113 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and 51 Balochistan seats — a total of 855.

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Election 2024 Live: PM congratulates nation on conduct of successful polls

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar congratulating the nation over the successful conduct of general elections 2024, said the high voter turnout was a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the country’s future.

“The participation and enthusiasm of the people of Pakistan have been the cornerstone of this democratic exercise. The high voter turnout is a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the future of our country,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline following the polling ended after a smooth and peaceful process across the country.

He appreciated the efforts of the Election Commission of Pakistan, interim provincial governments, armed forces, civil armed forces, police, law enforcement agencies, election staff, media and all those institutions and individuals who contributed to the conduct of the free and fair elections.

Prime Minister Kakar said that the momentous occasion was not just a testament to the resilience and strength of the country’s democratic processes but also the indomitable spirit of the Pakistani people.

He said that the voices, expressed through the votes, would contribute to the fortification of the country’s democracy, and for that, the people of Pakistan deserved every bit of appreciation.

Prime Minister Kakar said that despite few incidents of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the efforts of armed forces, civil armed forces, LEAs, civilian administration and Election Commission of Pakistan for conducting free and fair elections across the country were commendable.

“Their unwavering commitment to their duties has been instrumental in the smooth conduct of the elections.”

He said that in the face of adversity, the people of Pakistan had shown remarkable courage and determination.

He said that the institutions’ resolve in the aftermath of the recent terrorism incidents, continuing to participate in the electoral process, was a powerful statement against the forces that sought to destabilize the nation. It underscores our collective desire for peace, stability, and prosperity, he added.

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ECP Office Receives Election Day Complaints; check Details here

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55 complaints were filed in Lahore regarding election day issues. Politicians voiced concerns about the nationwide internet and mobile shutdown. Most complaints were minor and resolved by the Election Commission (ECP). In Lahore, on Thursday, a total of 55 complaints were lodged with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on election day. The primary concern … Read more

ECP extends polling hours in selected areas for Elections 2024

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ECP extends polling hours in selected areas for Elections 2024

On Thursday, the Election Commission of Pakistan extended polling hours in certain areas for the upcoming general elections. In a press release issued on election day, the electoral commission stated that the decision was made to encourage maximum voter participation. With the latest update from the ECP, polling time has been extended in three polling … Read more

ECP resolves 75 general elections complaints

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ISLAMABAD: The Centre Election Monitoring and Control Center of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has addressed 75 complaints related to the general elections.

Haroon Shinwari, head of the Monitoring Control Centre, stated that the complaints were generally minor, primarily concerning disputes and altercations among workers, all of which were promptly resolved on-site, ensuring the smooth conduct of the polls.

“The remaining ten complaints will be resolved shortly as the working on these complaints is underway,” In Charge Monitoring Control Center Haroon Khan Shinwari said.

He said the complaints are of normal nature which was mostly related to heat and fighting among the different party workers, which were controlled on the spot and polling was started.

Haroon Shinwari said that currently, the polling process is going on without interruption at all the polling stations across the country.

On the other hand,  Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said the time for casting votes for general elections 2024 would not be extended.

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PPP demands restoration of internet, mobile phone services

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) has lodged complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner against internet and mobile phone network service across the country on the general elections day.

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, PPP leader Taj Haider said that the Pakistan People’s Party is concerned about the recent unannounced disruptions in internet and mobile network connectivity across Pakistan, which is adversely affecting the general elections in the country.

The voters are unable to access their polling station information or coordinate logistics to access polling stations due to widespread disruption.

The letter further stated that the shutdown of network services has created problems for voters, candidates and election staff while mobile network disruption will also affect voter turnout.

The mobile network for election day is important and PPP urged the ECP to take immediate action to restore mobile network and internet connectivity to ensure free and fair elections.

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General Elections: Nation all set to elect representatives for five-years  

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ISLAMABAD: The nation is all set to elect its representatives on Thursday for a democratic term of five years, with extensive arrangements put in place by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in coordination with various supporting departments, including law enforcement agencies.

Approximately 18,000 candidates across the country are in the electoral arena to woo the registered voters (128,587,760) for about 855 general seats of National and Provincial Assemblies.

The ECP has announced a public holiday on February 8, in order to provide the voters an opportunity to exercise of right of franchise in a smooth and convenient manner. The Commission has already issued a Code of Conduct for the voters as well for media-persons for the election day.

The polling agents have been advised to display authorization cards. The ECP said that there would be a complete ban on any campaign within the radius of 400 meters of a polling station and added that no candidate, polling agent or their supporters would interfere or hinder the official functioning.

The ECP has categorized over 17,500 as highly sensitive, 32,508 as sensitive and 42,500 as normal, out of a total of 92,500 polling stations nationwide. About 2,038 polling stations in Balochistan and 4,344 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been categorized as highly sensitive.

Likewise, 15,829 polling stations in Punjab, 8,030 in Sindh, 2,068 in Balochistan, and over 6,000 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are classified as sensitive. The ECP has completed the training of approximately 1.49 million election staff to ensure the smooth execution of the electoral process.

The Commission has established an Election City in its premises, equipped with the latest technology to swiftly disseminate election results of 855 constituencies to the media. A comprehensive strategy has been worked out to receive election results via WhatsApp, email, and fax.

The ECP has also set up an alternative website to ensure uninterrupted dissemination of results in case of any disruptions. The Election Management System (EMS) will operate even if internet connectivity were not available. Satellite communication arrangements have also been made in some areas facing connectivity issues.

Under the EMS, the photo of the Form 45 prepared by the Presiding Officer containing the result of the respective polling station will be swiftly transmitted to the respective Returning Officer for compiling of the results of the constituency on Form-47, which will be forwarded to the ECP and also shared with the media.

In case of connectivity issues, the results will be compiled through off-line modules. The government has deployed over 648,000 security personnel nationwide to ensure the safety of voters, as well as, conduct of fair and transparent polling process.

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ECP issues notice to Daniyal Aziz for violation of code of conduct  

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Daniyal Aziz Choudhry, an independent candidate from National Assembly Constituency NA-75 Narowal, for violating the code of conduct.

The Election Commission fixed the hearing of the case on February 10. In case of success in the election, the notification of Daniyal Aziz will be subject to the decision of the Election Commission.

According to the District Monitoring Officer (DMO) report, Daniyal Aziz is repeatedly violating the code of conduct, he responds to notices and does not appear.

According to the report, Daniyal Aziz was also fined 50,000 which he did not pay.

It should be remembered that Daniyal Aziz is contesting elections as a  independent candidate after not getting a ticket from  Pakistan Muslim League –Nawaz(PML-N).

PML-N has given ticket to Chaudhry Anwar ul Haque from NA-75.

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Sikandar Sultan Raja puts security on high alert in all provinces

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ISLAMABAD: After the blasts outside the election offices in two districts of Balochistan, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has directed to keep security on high alert in all four provinces. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja called the four Chief Secretaries and IGs and instructed them to keep security on high alert in all … Read more

IHC restrains caretaker government from restructuring of FBR

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC) restrained the caretaker government from restructuring the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Islamabad High Court Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard the petition of the FBR officer in which the petitioner took the position that the restructuring of the FBR is not the mandate of the caretaker government. The caretaker government should be prevented from restructuring the FBR.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the committee was formed despite the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) stopping it under the Election Act 2017.

After hearing the arguments of the counsel, the court suspended the notification of setting up the restructuring committee of FBR.

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Govt stood by commitment for holding polls on Feb 8: Solangi

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that the caretaker government had stood by its commitment of holding general elections on the schedule given by Election Commission of Pakistan ( ECP).

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Media Coordination and Facilitation Center established by Press Information Department here, he said tomorrow morning the voting would start and by midday half of the polling would have been done.

Referring to speculations, he said there were doubts and concerns in people’s minds regarding the elections.

“We stood by the promise of holding polls and elections are being held (tomorrow), putting aside all fears and rumours,” Murtaza Solangi maintained. The minister said that the caretaker government had taken all possible steps for ensuring the conduct of free and transparent elections.

He said after oath-taking of caretaker government on August 17 last year, in his first press briefing here the very next day , the first question he was asked about the elections and his answer was that elections would be held on the timeframe given by the ECP.

Murtaza Solangi said that this country was established under constitutional democracy and constitutional federal parliamentary system was the foundation of its political system.

He said he as spokesperson of the government had reiterated time and again that elections would be held on the time given by ECP. “When the date of February 8 was given, our consistent answer was that the polling stations will open at 8.00 am on Thursday February 8”, he added.

The minister said that announcement of unofficial results would start tomorrow evening and , the official results will be released by the ECP within three days time period.

He said there were many challenges and problems in holding elections but the government was not discouraged by anything.

The minister said that Ministry of Information and Broadcasting facilitated the media and provided authentic and verified news to the public through the relevant institutions.

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ECP completes printing of ballot papers

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said the printing of ballot papers has been completed for the general elections to be held on February 8, 2024, while the process of sending ballot papers across the country is underway, which will be completed today.

ECP spokesperson, the printing of 260 million ballot papers for all 859 electoral constituencies has been completed in the three government press agencies. The work has been completed on time, and the process of distribution of ballot papers is underway all over the country which will be completed by today.

The spokesperson said that 220 million ballot papers were printed in the 2018 general elections and 800 tonnes of special security paper was used, while 260 million ballot papers were printed for the 2024 general elections which used 2,170 tonnes of paper.

According to the spokesman, the main reason for printing more ballot papers is the increase in the number of candidates in the constituencies, which is 150 times more than in the 2018 elections.

The spokesperson of ECP said that during the process of printing the ballot papers, many challenges were encountered at various stages, the challenges include court cases and a large number of candidates.

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Elections postponed in four constituencies after death of candidates

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the elections in four constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies, citing the unfortunate deaths of the candidates.

Delayed elections impact one national constituency and the remaining provincial ones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, specifically NA-8 Bajaur, PK-22 Bajaur, PK-91 Kohat, and PP-266.

Independent candidate Rehan Zeb Khan, running for National Assembly constituency NA-08 and provincial assembly constituency PK-22 in Bajaur-IV, was assassinated, leading the ECP to cancel elections.

Additionally, elections for NA-91, Kohat-II, were postponed following the passing of Asmat Ullah Khan. Following the demise of Israr Hussain, son of Talib Hussain and a candidate for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-266 (Rahim Yar Khan XII), the ECP has postponed the elections in that particular constituency.

The ECP spokesman states that, exercising the powers granted to the relevant Returning Officers (ROs) under Section 73 of the Election Act, 2017, the proceedings of the general election in the mentioned constituencies have been abruptly concluded.

The remaining contesting candidates will not be required to submit fresh nomination papers or deposit further dues once the revised schedule for these areas is released, as stated by the electoral watchdog.

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ECP takes notice for violation of code of conduct  

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of the violations of the code of conduct during the ongoing election campaign and imposed penalties on several candidates.

“The District Monitoring Officer in Kohat took action against violation of election code of conduct and punished various candidates,” the spokesman of ECP told media.

The spokesperson said an independent candidate Noor Aslam Afridi, contesting from National Assembly constituency NA-35, was fined Rs 5,000 while another independent candidate Fawadullah Khan Afridi from the same constituency was fined Rs 10,000.

He said that Awami National Party (ANP) candidate for provincial assembly Yaqoob Khan fined Rs 5,000. Additionally, independent candidate Janidullah Afridi from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was also fined Rs 10,000.

The spokesman said that the monitoring teams in different districts have removed illegal campaign hoardings, banners and other election promotion material.

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ECP stops caretaker government from restructuring of FBR

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has stopped the caretaker federal government from reforming the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Earlier, the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister where the Cabinet approved the summary of FBR restructuring and reforms.

However, the Election Commission of Pakistan stopped the caretaker federal government from reforming the FBR.

On the Federal Cabinet’s decision to reform FBR, Secretary of Election Commission Dr. Syed Asif Hussain said in a letter to Prime Minister’s Secretary Captain (Retd) Khurram Agha that it has been reported in the news that it has been decided to reform FBR through an ordinance.

The letter said that the scope of caretaker government is clear in the Constitution and the Election Act. FBR reforms involve important policy decisions. The issue of FBR reforms is the prerogative of the elected government.

According to the letter of the Secretary Election Commission, the ECP also has to identify the tasks that the caretaker government cannot do.

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ECP likely to complete printing of ballot papers till Feb 2

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will complete the printing of ballot papers till February 2, while the delivery of ballot papers has already continued in all four provinces.

“After the announcement of general elections across the country on February 8 and allocation of election symbols, the ECP has started the printing of ballot papers from January 16,”.

He said the preparations for holding the general polls are rapidly progressing towards completion and the printing of ballot papers is progressing satisfactory while printing of papers is going on in three government presses.

The ongoing printing process involves 270 tons of special paper, he said, adding that printing for Balochistan and Sindh constituencies is continuing in Karachi, while for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad constituencies, the ballot papers are being printed at the government printing office in Islamabad.

The spokesman said the distinctive watermarks will embellish the ballot papers, which are slated to be printed using three different machines. Stringent security measures have been implemented at the Printing Corporation premises throughout the ballot paper production process.

The introduction of watermarked ballot papers in the country took place during the 2018 general elections, signifying a notable milestone.

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ECP successfully completes training of polling staff  

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed the training of 96% of the polling staff, which includes 970,000 out of a total of 976,000 staff members.

An ECP spokesperson said in a statement that the training for the remaining 6,000 polling staff would conclude within the next four days.

He said the preparations of February 8 general elections were being completed swiftly. The ballot paper printing, conducted in three government press offices, is proceeding well. Initiated on January 16 after the assignment of election symbols by the RO, this task is set to conclude by February 2 in the next four days.

According to an ECP spokesman, the ballot paper printing, carried out in three government press offices, is progressing smoothly. Commenced on January 16 after the election symbols were assigned by the Returning Officer (RO), this task is expected to be completed by February 2 in the next four days.

The spokesman stated that, in collaboration with security agencies and the District Administration, the process of delivering ballot papers to all four provinces has commenced. This delivery is being conducted using both road transportation and air transportation.

Moreover, starting January 29, 2024, the public can avail themselves of the 8300 SMS service to obtain information about their polling station and other details. The 8300 SMS service, introduced from January 29, 2024, allows the public to access information about their polling station and other details.

To obtain their vote information, voters are required to send their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) to 8300. All voters are urged to promptly check the vote details for themselves and their family members to avoid any issues at the polling station.

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ECP declares 50% polling stations sensitive or highly sensitive

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared as many as 50 percent of the polling stations across the country for general elections which will be held on February 8 as sensitive or highly sensitive.

The ECP had established as around 90,675 polling stations across the country out of which 46,065 polling stations have been declared as ‘sensitive’ or ‘most sensitive’ while 27,628 polling stations as sensitive and 18,437 as most sensitive,” sources in the ECP said.

In Punjab, around 6,040 highly sensitive, 12, 580 polling stations are declared sensitive while 6,524 polling stations in Sindh are highly sensitive and 6545 are declared sensitive.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 4,143 polling stations were declared as highly sensitive and 6,166 polling stations were declared as sensitive.

Likewise, in Balochistan, out of 5,028 polling stations, only 961 were declared normal as 1,730 polling stations were highly sensitive, and 2,337 polling stations were declared sensitive.

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ECP announces free ‘8300’ SMS service ahead of Feb 8 polls

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ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that the ‘8300’ SMS service will be provided free of charge from January 29.

This announcement was made by ECP’s Spokesperson Syed Nadeem Hyder, Additional Director General Nighat Sadique, and the Project Director of the Project Management Unit.

According to ECP officials, voters can now easily access details about their constituencies and polling stations by simply sending their computerized identity card numbers to ‘8300’.

It was reiterated that voters must bring their computerized national identity cards (CNICs) to the polling stations for voting. Notably, even expired CNICs or tokens issued for new CNICs will be deemed valid for casting votes.

To ensure the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, ECP has implemented a robust technological mechanism.

Additional Director General Nighat Sadique emphasized the presence of a substantial number of international observers who have been invited to monitor the elections, underscoring the commitment to a fair and unbiased electoral process.

ECP’s Spokesperson highlighted a crucial provision in the Election Act that mandates a specific time limit for the completion of election results.

Presiding officers are obligated to submit the election results to the Election Commission by 2 a.m. Any delays will be thoroughly scrutinized and reported by the returning officer.

Emphasizing the importance of a swift process, Hyder stated that election results must be finalized by 10 a.m. the following day.

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Elections: DROs, ROs entrusted with powers of Magistrates

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ISLAMABAD: The preparations of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the general elections in the country have entered the final stages.

The ECP has delegated the powers of Magistrates to District Returning Officers(DROs) and Returning Officers(ROs) for general elections.

The Election Commission has also issued a notification on giving powers to DROs and ROs.

Earlier,  the Ministry of Interior issued a notification for the deployment of the Army, Civil Armed Forces during the general elections.

According to the notification, Army and Civil Armed Forces will be deployed as Quick Response Force for security, this deployment will be from  February 5 to 12 2024.

Besides, the Election Commission has issued the code of conduct for the elections of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces.

According to the code of conduct, the police will be the first and the civil armed forces and the Pakistan Army will be responsible for the secondary and intermediate level, the Pakistan Army will be outside the most sensitive polling stations only.

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Sindh govt, ECP satisfied arrangements made for Feb 8 poll: CM

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KARACHI:  Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar said Sindh government and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) satisfied security, other arrangements made for upcoming general elections 2024.

He said general election is scheduled to take place on February 8, 2024, aimed at electing 61 members for the national and 130 members for the provincial assemblies for which a security force comprising 133,000 policemen, Rangers and Pak Army will be deployed to guarantee the election’s transparency, fairness, and freedom.

“The caretaker government of Sindh is taking all-out efforts to ensure, free, fair, and transport election in Sindh.”

This he said while addressing a press conference just after presiding over a meeting to review the arrangements of the forthcoming general election here at CM House.

The CM said that the general election was being held on 61 national and 130 provincial assembly seats in Sindh. He added that out there would be 19,006 polling stations of them 6531 were sensitive and 6496 highly sensitive.

“I had a detailed meeting with the Chief Secretary, IG Police and DG Rangers in which all divisional commissioners and DIGs and provincial election commissioner, Sindh participated,” he said and added that the overall law and order situation, provision of missing facilities and arrangement of security staff, if necessary were discussed in threadbare.

After the security audit the police have worked out a requirement of 109,000 police force against which 105,000 were available and there was a shortfall of 4000 policemen, the CM said and added that the shortfall would be met by the auxiliary force of the provincial government such as anti-encroachment force, Excise police, anti-corruption Civil Defence, frontier constabulary. Apart from the police, 10,000 Rangers and 14,000 Pak Army personnel would also perform election duty, he said.

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ECP to establish 92,353 polling stations across country

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ISLAMABAD:  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has designed the final polling scheme for the general elections scheduled on February 8.

The Election Commission has completed 75% of the work for the general elections and according to the polling scheme, 92,353 polling stations will be established across the country for the election.

The Election Commission has declared 6,040 polling stations in Punjab, 4,726 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 7,802 in Sindh and 2,038 in Balochistan as highly sensitive. In this regard the ECP has sent a letter to the Provincial Election Commissioners.

The ECP is working on the Election Management System (EMS) to ensure the conduct of the general elections scheduled on February 8 across the country.

Sources said, 52,412 polling stations will be setup in Punjab for general elections 2024 out of which 30,755 normal, 15,617 sensitive and 6,040 polling stations have been declared as highly sensitive.

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Pervaiz Elahi moves SC to contest general elections

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ISLAMABAD: Former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi approached the Supreme Court to participate in the general elections.

Former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi filed petition in the Supreme Court to participate in the general elections.

In the petition, Election Commission of Pakistan and Election Tribunal have been made a party and requested that Lahore High Court January 13 2024 be declared null and void.

It was stated in the petition that his nomination papers were rejected based on the objections of the candidate Muhammad Saleem, objection was raised against him that he has shares in flour mills.

The petition further said that he has disclosed his total assets of Rs 175 million, among these assets more than Rs 57 million in cash, it cannot be termed as malice for him not to disclose such minor shares.

It was further said in the filed petition that it was also objected that he did not disclose seven arms licenses, there is no column to disclose arms licenses in the nomination papers.

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