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Sikandar Sultan Raja term as CEC ends today

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Sikandar Sultan Raja

ISLAMABAD:  The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja and two members has ended today.

Sikandar Sultan Raja’s term has come to an end and according to Election Commission rules, it is necessary to elect a new Chief Election Commissioner within 45 days.

Government sources said that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja will continue to work. The Chief Election Commissioner will be appointed according to the constitution.

Under the 26th Amendment, the Chief Election Commissioner will continue to work till the new deployment. The members of Sindh and Balochistan will continue to work till the appointment of new members.

Sources said regarding the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner that the Prime Minister and the opposition leader will send three names to the parliamentary committee if they agree.

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PTI seeks parliamentary committee for appointment of new CEC

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PTI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Senator Syed Shibli Faraz has written a letter to Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani demanding the formation of a parliamentary committee for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.

The leader of the opposition in the Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz, wrote a letter to Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani demanding the formation of a parliamentary committee for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Shibli Faraz’s letter states that the current Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja’s tenure is ending on January 26, 2025.

In the letter, it was requested that a parliamentary committee should be formed as soon as possible to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.

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ECP fixes PTI’s intra-party election case for hearing

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party election case for hearing.

The hearing of the Tehreek-e-Insaf intra-party election case will be held on July 23. A 5-member bench headed by the Chief Election Commissioner will conduct the hearing.

According to sources, the Election Commission has issued notices to the Chief Election Commissioner of Tehreek-e-Insaf and others.

The political finance wing of the Election Commission has raised questions on the intra-party election.

PTI will satisfy the Election Commission’s questions.

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PPP advisers push for strong opposition stance

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PPP advisers

Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has been advised by more than one party comrades who are his advisers that strong opposition is better than a weak ally. Therefore, instead of being a part of the government with concerns and reservations, it would be better for us to sit in the opposition, the … Read more

PPP demands restoration of internet, mobile phone services

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PPP

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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CEC monitors general elections at central control centre

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CEC

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja is personally overseeing the election proceedings at the Central Election Monitoring Control Center.

According to ECP spokesperson, the Central Election Monitoring Center is fully operational and in constant touch with regional centres nationwide.

Election monitoring is underway from the Central Control Center in Islamabad, with no complaints received yet.

The spokesperson encourages individuals to report any issues by calling 051-111327000.

On the other hand, Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi appealed to the masses to cast vote in the elections for a better future of Pakistan.

While talking to special transmission titled “Vote Pakistan”, he said that he was the first voter to cast his vote in the polling station of Constituency NA-46.

He said that over 120 million Pakistanis had the right to vote and they should cast a vote for the candidate or party of their choice as it was a national responsibility.

He said that it was possible to choose a candidate of one’s own choice only by voting.

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Sikandar Sultan Raja puts security on high alert in all provinces

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Sikandar

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

PPP proposes Asif Zardari’s name for office of President

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PPP

LAHORE:  Chairman Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto proposed to make Asif Zardari the President of Pakistan.

Pakistan People’s Party has started considering nominating Asif Zardari as the next President of Pakistan.

In this regard, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto put forward the proposal of making Asif Zardari the President of Pakistan.

Bilawal Bhutto said, “We should learn from the experience of Asif Zardari, there is a desire that once again Asif Zardari becomes the President of Pakistan”.

The senior leaders of the People’s Party have advised to take the matter to the Central Executive Committee (CEC). Sources said that the election result will be in favor of PPPP and Asif Zardari will be nominated for the President of Pakistan again.

Bilawal Bhutto said that we should learn from the experience of Asif Zardari, there is a desire that once again Asif Zardari becomes the President of Pakistan.

The senior leaders of the People’s Party have advised to take the matter to CEC, sources say that the election result will be in favor of PPP, and Asif Zardari will be nominated for the President of Pakistan again.

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Election Commission members back CEC with confidence

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Election Commission members

Islamabad: The four provincial members of the Election Commission have expressed unwavering confidence in the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). In the statement issued by the spokesperson of the Election Commission, it is said that the four members of the Election Commission have expressed unwavering confidence in the Chief Election Commissioner and the members have assured … Read more

ECP fully prepared to hold transparent elections, says CEC

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ECP
  • The printing and delivery of final election lists completed.
  • DROs, ROs and Assistant Officers will be notified very soon.
  • ECP appealed people to cooperate to ensure conduct of peaceful polls.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja said that ECP is well aware of all our constitutional and legal obligations and also fully prepared to conduct transparent elections.

Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja said in his message said that the Election Commission of Pakistan is busy preparing for the general elections. The printing and delivery of the final election lists have been completed while District Returning Officers, Returning Officers, and Assistant Officers will be notified very soon.

Sikandar Sultan Raja said that the election schedule will be given in a few days and polling will be held on February 8, 2024. He assured people that ECP would provide complete security during the election.

He said that the people should use their right to vote for the bright future of the country and the nation. He appealed to the people to cooperate with the ECP and ensure the conduct of peaceful elections.

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CEC Raja to remove MQM concerns over elections

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CEC MQM

In response to concerns and grievances raised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has taken the decision to address the issues. The Election Commission of Pakistan has extended an invitation to the MQM for a meeting and negotiations scheduled for tomorrow in Islamabad. A delegation from the MQM … Read more

Army, Rangers assistance to be sought for general elections: CEC

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Army
  • Sikandar Sultan Raja reviewed preparations regarding upcoming elections.
  • 26,783,254 registered voters will exercise their right to vote in Sindh.
  • Chief secretary of Sindh assured implementation of all orders.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Raja Sikandar Sultan said that the assistance of the Pakistan Army and Rangers will be sought for smooth holding of upcoming general elections.

CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja announced while chairing a high-level session to review preparations regarding the upcoming general elections.

The Election Commission said that 26,783,254 registered voters will exercise their right to vote in Sindh. Raja Sikandar Sultan has said that the assistance of the Army and Rangers will also be taken in the elections.

The Election Commission said that the chief secretary of Sindh has assured the implementation of all the orders.

Elections will be held on 61 seats of the National Assembly and 130 seats of the Provincial Assembly in Sindh. More than 19,236 polling stations will be built in Sindh.

The Election Commission said that 4,430 polling stations in Sindh are highly sensitive while 8,080  stations have been declared sensitive.

Chief Secretary Sindh said that the Sindh government will provide full support to the Election Commission for the elections. The ECP is implementing 100% transfer posting under the orders.

Chief Secretary Sindh further said that the availability of all the facilities at the polling stations will be ensured.

IG Sindh said that a security plan has been prepared by the Sindh Police while 110,334 police personnel will perform duties in the general elections.

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Delimitation process to be completed by Dec 14: CEC

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Delimitation process to be completed by Dec 14: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has said that the delimitation process will be completed by December 14, 2023. He stated this while holding meetings with delegations of Awami National Party, Balochistan Awami Party and Balochistan National Party in Islamabad. He said the election commission intended to further reduce the duration of the delimitation process … Read more

PPP CEC’s meeting discusses political situation of country

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PPP
  • CEC members expressed confidence in Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto.
  • Aitzaz Ahsan also put forward legal arguments regarding holding elections.
  • Ahmed Mahmood suggested visits to the flood-affected areas of Punjab.

KARACHI: A meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) was held in which the members expressed confidence in former President Asif Zardari and Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

According to the sources, the political and economic situation of the country was discussed in the PPP CEC meeting.
The sources said that the members presented suggestions related to the general elections in the country and said that the PPP should take a stand to hold the elections in 90 days.

Sources say that Senior PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan also put forward legal arguments regarding holding the elections in 90 days.

Sources Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood suggested a public communication campaign and visits to the flood-affected areas of the Punjab.

According to the PPP spokesman, the CEC members expressed confidence in Co-Chairman Asif Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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President pens letter to CEC Sikandar Raja on election date issue

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President letter CEC election

President invited CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja for a meeting tomorrow. Letter says that the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister. Adds that president is bound to fix a date for elections within ninety days. President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja … Read more

ECP rejects PTI’s objections in prohibited funding case

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ECP funding case

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

PTI delegation meets ECP to inform party reservations

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Punjab

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

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

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ECP Punjab KP

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

ECP writes to President on Punjab election date

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LHC elections

ECP sent letter to President regarding date of Punjab election ECP has suggested the first week of May for polls in Punjab The meeting was held under chairmanship of CEC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sent a letter to President Dr Arif Alvi regarding the date of the election in Punjab. The … Read more

ECP to sit again for Punjab, KP polls today

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ECP Punjab polls

ECP to sit again on matter of Punjab, KP polls The meeting will resume at 11am today The CEC will chair the meeting to plan course of action ISLAMABAD: To discuss the matter of polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is to meet again today. The meeting will … Read more

LG Polls Karachi: Committee to probe matter of irregularities

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LHC elections

A committee to probe irregularities in Karachi LG polls CEC has instructed to form the committee The committee is to submit report before Feb 28 KARACHI: A committee has been formed to probe into the matter of irregularities in the local government (LG) polls in Karachi. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formed a … Read more

ECP refuses to consult with President Alvi over poll date

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President Alvi ECP

ECP has excused itself from holding consultations with President Alvi ECP said it cannot  hold consultations as the matter was under subjudice President Alvi summoned CEC for urgent meeting on Feb 20 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has excused itself from holding consultations with President Arif Alvi on the date of elections in … Read more

CEC replies to President’s letter, objects to ‘choice of words’

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CEC

ECP replied to a letter by President Arif Alvi to discuss election date CEC said ECP is not empowered to announce  the date of elections CEC objected to President’s ‘choice of words ’against constitutional bodies ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has replied to a letter by President Arif Alvi summoning the Chief Election Commissioner … Read more

SC suspends transfer of CCPO Lahore Ghulam Dogar

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SC Kp Punjab

SC suspends CCPO Lahore Ghulam Dogar transfer order The apex court referred the case to a larger bench The CEC was also summoned to appear in the hearing ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday suspended the transfer order of Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ghulam Mahmood Dogar while forwarding the matter to a … Read more

ECP summons heads of political parties for consultation

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ECP summons
  • Code of conduct draft for next elections has been finalsied.
  • Consultation meeting will be held on February 02.
  • CEC of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja will chair the meeting.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to consult political parties on the code of conduct draft finalised for the upcoming general elections in Pakistan.

The code of conduct draft for the next general elections in the country has been finalsied and the ECP has summoned the head of 21 political parties of the country on February 2 for consultation and seek their recommendations.

Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja will chair the meeting on February 2 for which invitations to political parties including Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, Awami National Party, Balochistan National Party, Awami Muslim League, Jamhoori Wattan Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pashtunkhwa PKMAP, Raah-e-Haq, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional, and others.

On the other hand, Election Commission of Pakistan wrote letters to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governors regarding the holding of elections in both provinces.

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LG elections in Karachi will not be delayed: ECP

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ECP Sindh government
  • A three-member bench conducted the hearing of the plea.
  • CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja heard the MQM-P reference.
  •  He said it’s the ECP’s job to conduct the local government polls.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reserved the verdict on the reference filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) about dual electoral lists.

A three-member bench conducted the hearing of the plea under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja pertaining to the dual electoral lists related to local body elections in Karachi and Hyderabad.
During the hearing, the chief election commissioner told the lawyer representing MQM-P that he has gone to various forums, however, this issue was never raised before.

He told the lawyer to raise any other issue so that they can be clubbed.

The CEC further remarked that the lawyer is giving a wrong statement regarding the dual electoral rolls, rejecting his statement.

“You think you can get the elections delayed when your arguments are irrelevant so far,” he told the lawyer.

Sikandar Sultan Raja also stressed that the local government elections in Karachi will not be delayed, saying that it’s the Election Commission of Pakistan’s job to conduct the polls.

 

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LG polls Islamabad: PTI to move court against CEC

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ECP postpones LG

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced Saturday to move court against the chief election commissioner (CEC). PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry while addressing in regards to the LG polls in Islamabad said that the position of CEC is not more than a clerk. “We are going to file one more reference against the CEC.” The development … Read more

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