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Govt forms inter-ministerial committee for reform in FBR

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has constituted an inter-ministerial committee for reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

The inter-ministerial committee formed for reforms in FBR will be chaired by the caretaker finance minister.

Ministers of Privatization, Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Energy, Law and Justice and IT will also join the committee while the committee will submit its recommendations on the proposals in the next meeting of the federal cabinet.

The caretaker prime minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar and all cabinet members have endorsed the FBR reform proposals.

The caretaker prime minister said that the caretaker government will complete the reform agenda in FBR.

It should be noted that there is strong resistance to FBR reforms and its digitization process from the top leadership of FBR.

A group of officers belonging to FBR’s Inland Revenue Services and Customs Group appeared before the Election Commission of Pakistan before the Cabinet meeting to strongly oppose the interim government’s approval of the summary on the matter.

Officers opposing the FBR reforms said that they believe the caretaker government does not have the power to make major changes in the FBR.

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ECP unveils final list of minority seats in National Assembly

January 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the ultimate compilation of ten minority seats within the National Assembly.

The final list consists of candidates from different parties, with 10 representing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), 5 from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), 2 from Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP), 7 from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), 4 from Jamaat-e-Islami, and 3 from Mutahidda Quomi Movement (MQM).

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has frozen the development funds of all local government departments.

According to the notification issued by the ECP, the development funds of the local government departments have been frozen until the announcement of the results of the general elections.

The notification states that the local governments will only carry out the day-to-day affairs of sanitation and cleanliness, but no local development scheme will be announced or worked on.

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Ministry of Interior sends summary for deployment of Army for polls

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has sent a summary to the federal cabinet regarding the provision of the Pakistan Army on the security issues of the general elections.

The army will be deployed for general election security after the approval of the caretaker federal cabinet of the summary sent by the Ministry of Interior.

Sources said that the Election Commission of Pakistan had asked for 277,000 military personnel, Pakistan Army, Rangers, and FC personnel will be posted in the general elections.

It should be noted that the general elections in the country are to be held on February 8, for which preparations have entered the final stages, the ECP has also frozen the funds of all local government departments.

Earlier, Caretaker Federal Minister of Communications Shahid Ashraf Tarar visited the control room established in the Ministry of Interior for monitoring of security arrangements and law and order situation during the general election 2024.

The caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar appointed Shahid Ashraf Tarar as the Chairman of the Committee for the Security and Administrative Affairs of General Elections 2024.

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ECP freezes development funds of LG departments

January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has frozen the development funds of all local government departments.

According to the notification issued by the ECP, the development funds of the local government departments have been frozen until the announcement of the results of the general elections.

The notification states that the local governments will only carry out the day-to-day affairs of sanitation and cleanliness, but no local development scheme will be announced or worked on.

The notification further states that local governments and cantonment boards will not award tenders till the results of the general elections.

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ECP issues special permits to foreign media for election coverage

January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued permits to foreign journalists for coverage of the general elections 2024 scheduled for February 28.

In the first phase, 49 journalists from 13 countries have been given election coverage permits.

Permits have been issued to journalists from China, Japan, the USA, UK, Canada, France and Hong Kong.

Permits have also been issued to journalists from Serbia, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Thailand and Singapore.

Delegations from the European Union, and Commonwealth countries will also come to observe the election.

According to the statement, about 136 foreign journalists have applied for permission to cover the elections to be held on February 8, 2024.

Those Foreign journalists, who have not yet been issued permits for coverage, will get the permission passes soon. Besides, delegations from the European Union, Commonwealth countries will also come to observe the election.

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Punjab to install CCTV cameras in highly sensitive polling stations

January 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

Lahore: The Punjab Government has decided to install CCTV cameras at every booth of highly sensitive polling stations in Punjab.

A meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Provincial Election Commissioner Ejaz Anwar Chauhan and Chief Secretary Punjab, in which it was decided to install CCTV cameras at every booth of highly sensitive polling stations.

Secretary Local Government Punjab gave a briefing regarding the preparations for the elections and security, transport, and communication plan for the elections were discussed.

Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Ejaz Anwar Chauhan said that proper arrangements should be made for the training of security personnel and all district returning officers should supervise the process of preparing polling bags.

Ejaz Anwar Chauhan said that all the basic facilities should be ensured at the polling stations and control rooms should be made more active for redressal of complaints.

He said that up to 570,000 staff will be deployed on the election day and the training of the election staff will be completed by January 29.

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Fawad Chaudhry announces complete boycott of general elections

January 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry announced a complete boycott of the general elections scheduled on February 8.

Fawad Chaudhry said in a letter written to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), “ If there is no choice in the elections then what is the meaning of such elections”. He said, “I was arrested to withdraw from the election”.

He further wrote that workers were threatened and arrested while nomination papers were rejected without justification. He said his brother was made co-accused by the National Accountability Bureau(NAB after his documents were approved.

The former federal minister said that the ECP has failed miserably in performing its duties and in these circumstances, his group announces a complete boycott of the elections.

It should be noted that Fawad Chaudhry is in the custody of NAB on corruption charges in the housing project in Jhelum.

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ECP starts issuing postal ballot papers to voters

January 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started the process of providing postal ballot papers for the general elections.

Eligible persons with postal ballot paper will complete the process of casting their votes till January 22 while application forms for postal ballot can be downloaded from the Election Commission website.

On receiving the postal ballot, the voter shall send his vote to the District Returning Officer(DRO) as per the prescribed time.

It should be noted that the general elections in the country are scheduled for February 8 next month, and the preparations have entered the final stages.

ECP said printing of ballot papers for the general elections is going on as usual.

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ECP imposes fines over code of conduct violations

January 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) monitoring teams have imposed fines totaling over Rs 120,000 on individuals for violating election code in various areas of the country.

Najeebullah Kakar, the District Monitoring Officer in Ziarat, Balochistan, has fined Noor Muhammad Damar, a PML(N) Provincial Assembly (PB-07) candidate, Rs 40,000 for breaching the election code of conduct.

Furthermore, the District Monitoring Officer Mardan has imposed fines, including Rs 25,000 for Provincial Assembly candidate Zulfiqar Khan (PK-58), Rs 10,000 for Gohar Ali Shah, an ANP candidate in (PK-54) Mardan, and another

Rs 10,000 for a candidate in (PK-61) Mardan. Additionally, Jamshed Khan (PML-N) received a fine of Rs 10,000.

District Monitoring Officer, Haripur Sardar Farhd Ali, has levied fines of 5,000 each on Qasim Shah, Tehsil Chairman of Ghazi, Khan Nawaz Khan, Vice Chairman of Khirbara, and Chaudhry Azhar Ali, Vice Chairman of Kala Katha for breaching the election code of conduct.

Monitoring teams are swiftly removing prohibited advertising materials from main highways across the four provinces and Islamabad. In violation of the code of conduct, the District Monitoring Officer in Swat has fined the respective candidate Rs 20,000.

District Monitoring Officers across different cities have issued notices to candidates found in violation of the code of conduct. Additionally, these officers conducted meetings with election candidates in various districts, emphasizing the swift action that will be taken in case of any violations.

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More than 17800 candidates to contest in general elections

January 19, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Over 17,800 candidates, including 11,785 independents are in the field to contest for National and provincial assembly seats in next general elections. According to the detailed list of candidates unveiled by Election Commission of Pakistan, a total of 5,121 candidates are contesting for 266 National Assembly seats. In the race for National Assembly seats, … Read more

ECP issues code of conduct for security officials

January 19, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued code of conduct for security officials affiliated with law enforcement agencies (LEA) for general election.

The ECP instructed security officials to facilitate voters, follow election laws, prioritize safety, cooperate with officials, observers, and media, respect voter rights, and avoid unnecessary interference.

A code of conduct has been issued for security personnel affiliated with Law Enforcement Agencies, excluding the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces (who have a separate code of conduct). This code applies to those deployed for election duty during the General Elections 2024.

According to the code, security personnel should execute their responsibilities within the legal framework and within the prescribed mandate of law enforcement agencies. Their role is to support the Election Commission of Pakistan in ensuring free, fair, transparent, and peaceful General Elections-2024.

This involves deploying security personnel at all polling stations, maintaining a secure environment for law and order, safeguarding printing presses during ballot paper production, and ensuring security during the transportation of ballot papers from printing presses to the offices of Returning Officers.

Provide security for the transportation of polling bags from Returning Officers’ offices to polling stations and for election material from polling stations to RO offices after polling and counting. This includes ensuring security during tabulation, provisional result announcements, and result consolidation by Returning Officers.

Security officials should adhere to Article 220 of the Constitution of Pakistan and Section 5, along with Section 193 of the Election Act, 2017. Gazetted officers must exercise powers delegated through an Election Commission notification under Section 193. Cooperate with District Returning Officers, Returning Officers, and Presiding Officers as mandated by Section 83(4) of the Elections Act, 2017.

Support the Presiding Officer in carrying out lawful duties, ensuring order at the polling station. Remain impartial and neutral during the entire election process, refraining from favoring any political party or candidate. Provide full cooperation to the Presiding Officer to maintain order and ensure uninterrupted voting at the polling station

Security personnel are required to facilitate proper queuing for all voters, with prioritized assistance for the elderly, transgender individuals, pregnant women, women with infants, and voters with disabilities. Concentrate exclusively on ensuring a peaceful and transparent polling process outside the polling station, following the Presiding Officer’s directions.

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ECP starts printing of ballot papers for general election

January 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started printing ballot papers for the general election 2024 across the country.

According to the announcement issued by the ECP, the printing of ballot papers has started from January 15, 2024.

The ECP has given a ‘nod’ for printing 250 million ballots with watermarks for the general election 2024.

The approval to print 250 million ballot papers was given during a meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

It should be noted that the ECP has instructed the Provincial Election Commissioners, District Returning Officers (DROs), and Returning Officers (ROs) to avoid changing the election symbol.

The ECP stated that the printing of ballot papers has started and the change of election symbol may not be possible.

On the other hand, a meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan was held today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja on the issue of changing the election symbol by the High Courts.

Sources said, “If the election symbols are changed, the Election Commission can postpone the election in the respective constituencies”.

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ECP directs DROs, ROs to avoid change of election symbols

January 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued instructions to avoid changes in election symbols of candidates.

The ECP has directed the Provincial Election Commissioners, District Returning Officers(DROs) and Returning Officers(ROs) to avoid changing the election symbol.

The ECP has asked the Provincial Election Commissioner, DROs and ROs that if it is necessary to change the election symbol, first take permission from the Commission.

The Election Commission further said that the printing of ballot papers has already started so the change of election symbol may not be possible.

It should be noted that the ECP has set the date of general elections on February 8 across the country, for which election symbols have been allotted to political parties.

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JI urges ECP to review intra-party elections of PPP, PML-N

January 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami(JI) has written a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in which it has demanded a review of the intra-party election of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP).

Jamaat-e-Islami has written a letter to the ECP for the review of the intra-party elections of other parties, in which it has demanded the review of the intra-party elections of the Muslim League-N and the People’s Party.

This letter has been written by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Hafiz Muhammad Naeem, in which it is demanded that the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the election symbol should be implemented on all parties.

Hafiz Naeem has said that millions of voters have lost the right to vote for the party of their choice due to the decision of the Supreme Court, whereas Jamaat-e-Islami wants a level playing field for every political force and that there are several aspects to the issue for the party.

Jamaat-e-Islami said that intra-party elections in PML-N and PPP have not been held according to its spirit. Family and hereditary leadership are imposed in both parties, so the intra-party election of PPP and PML-N should also be examined in detail.

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ECP dismisses proposal to postpone elections

January 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed the proposal to postpone the general elections, emphasizing that the established polling date of February 8 was mutually determined with the President of Pakistan.

In a letter addressed to the Joint Secretary (Legislation) of the Senate, the ECP conveyed that it would not be prudent to postpone the general elections at this stage. Additionally, the resolution of the upper house of Parliament cannot be currently implemented.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has already directed the caretaker government to ensure the maintenance of law and order during elections.

This includes enhancing the security framework to create a favorable environment for peaceful and credible conduct of the 2024 general elections.

The letter stated that the ECP has made a commitment before the Supreme Court to conduct the general elections on February 8, 2024.

Similarly, it is worth noting that previous general elections and local government elections have taken place during the winter season.

It’s worth noting that Independent Senator Dilawar Khan has written a letter to the Senate Chairman, expressing concern that the ECP has not taken any steps to implement his resolution passed on January 5, which proposed the postponement of elections.

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No chance of delay in general election: Solangi

January 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi categorically said that the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) and federal and provincial governments were committed to holding general elections in the country on February 8.

Using his account on social media platforms he said, ” is committed to holding elections on Thursday, February 8 and so are the federal and provincial governments.”

He said that the federal and provincial governments would fulfill all administrative, financial, and security requirements of the ECP, he added.

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ECP allots election symbol to ANP

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given the lantern symbol to the Awami National Party (ANP).

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced a reserved decision regarding the Awami National Party (ANP) intra-party election in which the commission has allotted its old election symbol, the lantern, to the ANP.

The Awami National Party had asked for a six-month respite for the intra-party elections, on which the ECP said that the 5-year term of the ANP has not yet been completed, the election campaign is going on in the country and the political parties are in it. Therefore, the ANP should hold intra-party elections by May 10.

The ECP also imposed a fine of 20,000 on the Awami National Party.

It should be noted that the issue of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s bat symbol is also under hearing in the Supreme Court.

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PHC seeks response from ECP over PTI’s contempt plea

January 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan on the contempt petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and sought its response.

The hearing of PTI’s contempt petition against the ECP was held in the Peshawar High Court.

During the hearing, Qazi Anwar Advocate, and Shah Faisal Ilyas Advocate appeared in the court.

PTI’s lawyers said that the Peshawar High Court had ordered the ECP to publish the PTI certificate on the website, but neither the election symbol certificate was issued to the PTI nor the electoral regulatory body publish the certificate on the website.

The PHC issued a notice to the ECP at the request of PTI and sought their response.

It should be noted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had filed a contempt of court petition in the Peshawar High Court against the ECP on the issue of intra-party elections and for not giving the bat election symbol.

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13 parties delisted for not holding intra-party elections

January 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has delisted 13 political parties for not conducting intra-party elections.

The ECP accepted the intra-party elections of two political parties and rejected the intra-party elections of 13 political parties.

In its decision, the Election Commission delisted 13 parties saying that the behavior of the political parties was not serious.

The ECP accepted the intra-party details of Jamiat Ulema e Pakistan(JUP) and issued the election symbol to JUI.

The electoral regulatory body has also issued election symbols to Pakistan Muslim League Jinnah while All Pakistan Minority Alliance, All Pakistan Tehreek, Awami Party Pakistan, and Bahawalpur National Awami Party have been delisted.

The ECP also delisted Sab Ka Pakistan, Pakistan Aman Council Party, and Pakistan National Muslim League for not conducting intra-party elections.

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PTI files contempt of court petition against ECP

January 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a contempt of court petition in the Peshawar High Court against the Election Commission of Pakistan on the issue of intra-party elections and for not giving the bat election symbol.

The PHC has scheduled PTI’s contempt of court petition against the Election Commission for hearing tomorrow. The two-member bench of the High Court will hear it.

PTI was viewed that the ECP has not released PTI’s certificate on the website despite the court order. This action falls under the category of contempt of court and pleaded that action should be taken against the Chief Election Commissioner, Secretary Election Commission, and members.

On the other hand, the ECP has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the decision of the Peshawar High Court against the restoration election symbol of PTI.

In the petition of the Election Commission, it has been requested to annul the decision of the Peshawar High Court and said that the PTI did not conduct the intra-party elections as per the Election Act.

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ECP challenges PHC judgement on PTI’s intra-party polls in SC

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) approached the Supreme Court against the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict that annulled the electoral body’s decision to declare PTI’s intra-party polls unconstitutional and stripping the party bat electoral symbol.

“The Peshawar High Court decision should be declared illegal. PTI did not hold intra-party elections as per the Election Act,” the ECP stated in its plea submitted to the top court.

The Election Commission held an important meeting regarding the decision of the Peshawar High Court on the symbol of the bat.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja at the Election Commission Secretariat, in which four members of the commission and special secretaries participated.

In the meeting, the decision of the Peshawar High Court was consulted, after which it was decided to challenge the verdict of the Peshawar High Court in the Supreme Court.

It was decided in the meeting that the Election Commission will prepare the petition soon.

Earlier, the Peshawar High Court suspended the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan and ordered the restoration of PTI’s election symbol. The court also ordered the ECP to upload the notification on the website.

The court said that the ECP should publish the party certificate under Article 209 of the Election Act, 2017 and the Election Commission should allot the election symbol to PTI under Article 215.

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ECP allots electoral symbols to 145 political parties sans PTI

January 10, 2024January 9, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan has allotted electoral symbols to 145 political parties sans PTI. The ECP has sent details of electoral symbols of political parties to returning officers. Whereas electoral symbol to Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has not been allotted and has not sent it to returning officers. 177 independent candidates have also been allotted. [embedpost … Read more

SC orders PTI to submit response to ECP report in level playing field

January 8, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to provide a response to the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) report in a case related to ensuring a level playing field before the upcoming elections. Chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, the three-member bench, including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and … Read more

Mohsin Butt’s appointment as Additional DG FIA rejected

January 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the summary of the appointment of former Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Mohsin Butt as Additional DG FIA.

The summary of the appointment of Mohsin Butt as Additional DG FIA was rejected.

The caretaker government had sent a summary for the appointment of Mohsin Hasan Butt as Additional DG FIA, but the Chief Election Commissioner rejected the summary.

Mohsin Butt retired from the post of DG FIA on December 31. His summary of appointment as Additional DG for three months was sent to the Election Commission after the approval of the government.

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General elections 2024 will be held on time: ECP

January 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

The resolution of Senate will not have any effect on schedule.
Only Supreme Court orders can affect election schedule.
Earlier, Senate passed resolution to postpone elections.

ISLAMABAD: After the approval of the resolution in the Senate, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said the General Elections 2024 will be held as per schedule.

Sources said that the ECP said that the resolution of the Senate will not have any effect on the election schedule, except the orders of the Supreme Court, no orders can affect the election schedule.

Earlier, Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani chaired the meeting of the upper house, the resolution to postpone the general elections was approved by majority vote.

The Senate passed the resolution to postpone the elections 2024 in the country by a majority vote.

Senator Dilawar Khan tabled a resolution in the upper house of the Parliament seeking a delay in the elections which was approved by the majority of lawmakers.

He said that it is very cold in most of the areas, due to which it is difficult for these areas to participate in the election process.

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ECP indicts PTI founder , Fawad Chaudhry in contempt case

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

The contempt of ECP case was heard in Adiala Jail.
PTI founder and IPP leader present in court room.
ECP adjourned further hearing of case till January 16.

RAWALPINDI: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) indicted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case of contempt against ECP and chief election commissioner.

The contempt case of Election Commission against founder PTI Imran Khan and former minister Fawad Chaudhry was heard in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail where a four-member bench of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) heard.

During the hearing, PTI founder Imran Khan and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party(IPP) leader Fawad Chaudhry were present in the court room.

In the court, the charge sheet was read out to the accused, on which they denied the allegations in the charge sheet.

Later, the Election Commission adjourned further hearing of the case till January 16.

It should be noted that a jail trial has been approved against Imran Khan and others in the contempt of election commission case.

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ECP teams erased illegal election hoardings from various cities

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The monitoring teams of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) persistently working to eliminate unauthorized campaign hoardings belonging to candidates vying for National and Provincial assemblies’ elections.

According to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), nationwide monitoring teams have taken action to eliminate advertisement hoardings that surpass the prescribed limits.

In Peshawar and Mardan, the monitoring teams, in adherence to the code of conduct, have removed promotional materials of candidates who erected hoardings in violation of regulations.

These teams are actively addressing the issue by removing unauthorized hoardings and promotional materials across different constituencies.

In accordance with the Election Commission of Pakistan’s Code of Conduct issued on December 20, 2023, individuals and political parties are prohibited from affixing or distributing posters, handbills, pamphlets, leaflets, banners, or portraits larger than the specified sizes outlined by the ECP.

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Intra-party Elections: ECP issues notices to 14 political parties

January 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

The hearing of case will be held on January 4.
ECP issued notice to Jamiat Ulema Pakistan.
ECP also served notice to Pakistan Minorities Alliance.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued notices to 14 political parties regarding intra-party elections.

According to the list of causes issued by the Election Commission, the hearing of the case related to the intra-party election of 14 political parties will be held on January 4.

14 political parties include Jamiat Ulema Pakistan(JUP) and Pakistan Minorities Alliance(MAP).

It should be noted that on December 22, the Election Commission withdrew the electoral symbol of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf for not conducting intra-party elections as per the party constitution.

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