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Hafeez Breaks Silence: Candid Talk on Team’s Performance Woes Ahead

January 21, 2024 by Hamza Ali

Hafeez discusses Pakistan’s recent cricket issues on January 26. Topics: player fines, strategy changes, and rotation policy. Speculation on Hafeez’s future with unapproved contract extension. Mohammad Hafeez, is set to address the nation in a press conference following the team’s disappointing performances in Australia and New Zealand. The 43-year-old, popularly known as “Professor,” is expected … Read more

Election Commission members back CEC with confidence

December 21, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

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

PM assures ECP of full support in conducting free, fair, transparent polls

November 7, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says the government will provide all kinds of support to the Election Commission to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the country and ensure the provision of all necessary resources. He was talking to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja who called on him in Islamabad today. In … Read more

PTI demands level playing field for upcoming general election

October 12, 2023 by Abid Khan

ECP held consultation meeting with political parties.
PTI demanded permission for rallies and election campaign.
PTI also demanded to hold elections in 90 days as per constitution.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded a level playing field for the general elections and party should be allowed to hold rallies and participate in election campaigns.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held a consultation meeting with the political parties regarding the code of conduct during which PTI demanded a level playing field for the general elections.

Sources said that PTI demanded permission to hold rallies, election campaigns place banners, and conduct free election campaigns.

Sources said that PTI also demanded to hold elections in 90 days as per the constitution.

The Chief Election Commissioner instructed PTI that today’s meeting was called for consultation on the code of conduct and sought PTI suggestions regarding the code of conduct.

The Chief Election Commissioner said that he could meet the PTI leaders on other issues later. The Election Commission ensures transparent elections.

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President summons CEC for urgent meeting on elections

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Abid Khan

The meeting will be held on February 20 at Aiwan e Sadr.
President will consult date or dates with Sikander Sultan Raja.
He expressed displeasure over the apathy on the part of ECP.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has invited the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja, for an urgent meeting on February 20, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, for consultation in terms of Section 57(1) of Elections Act, 2017, that provides that the President shall announce the date or dates of the general elections after consultation with the Commission (ECP).

In his letter to the CEC, the President said that since his letter dated February 08, some substantial developments (e.g., the Judgment of the Lahore High Court and recent observations of the Supreme Court) had taken place.

He expressed displeasure over the apathy and inaction on the part of the Commission that didn’t respond to his earlier letter as yet. The President stated that he had waited anxiously that the Commission would realize its constitutional duties to proceed and act accordingly, but he was extremely dismayed by ECP’s poignant approach on this important matter.

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SC declares not holding polls in 90-days violation of constitution

February 16, 2023 by Abid Khan

Chief Election Commissioner appeared in the SC.
Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan asked whose responsibility to hold polls.
Chief Election Commission said that ECP is ready to conduct polls.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC) has declared that not holding of elections in 90 days as a violation of the constitution.

The Chief Election Commissioner was summoned immediately during the hearing on the petition against the transfer of CCPO Lahore Ghulam Mahmood Dogar in the Supreme Court.

Giving remarks on this occasion, Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan said that the order of the Supreme Court was still there, why was the CCPO changed, why was there such a rush to transfer Ghulam Mahmood Dogar.

The Chief Election Commissioner appeared in the Supreme Court, on which Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan asked whose responsibility is it to hold elections in 90 days.

On this occasion, the Chief Election Commission said that ECP is ready to conduct elections, if the court wants us to conduct elections and bans transfers and appointments, then ECP will not allow the caretaker government to conduct transfers.

On this occasion, the Supreme Court, while seeking important records from the Election Commission, also immediately sought records of correspondence from the government and security agencies.

On this occasion, the Chief Election Commissioner said “I have got an opportunity, so I want to put some things before the court that I am being prevented from exercising my powers and constitutional requirements. When asked for security, they refused, ECP asked for money for the elections, that was also refused.”

Later, the Supreme Court called for a detailed report from the Election Commission regarding the obstacles in the way of the election and declared the non-election in 90 days as a violation of the Constitution.

“If you stand with the constitution, we will stand behind you, Justice Ijazul Ahsan’s dialogue with the Chief Election Commissioner.”

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SC summons CEC in CCPO Lahore transfer case

February 16, 2023 by Abid Khan

Chief Election Commissioner is still in office.
CEC was informed about the summoning of the court.
Chief Election Commissioner will leave for the SC shortly.

KARACHI: Supreme Court of Pakistan has summoned Chief Election Commissioner in case related to CCPO Lahore transfer.

The Chief Election Commissioner is still in office in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

On behalf of the Secretary Election Commission, the Chief Election Commissioner was informed about the summoning of the Supreme Court.

Briefing the Chief Election Commissioner on the issue of CCPO Lahore transfer.

The Chief Election Commissioner will leave for the Supreme Court shortly.

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ECP finalizes arrangements to hold polls in Punjab, KP

February 11, 2023 by Abid Khan

ECP has completed the preparations.
Polls schedule for Punjab will be announced next week.
CEC called a high-level meeting of ECP on Feb 13.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalized preparations to hold provincial assemblies’ elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the details, the Election Commission has completed the preparations for the general elections of the Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the proposed schedule has been prepared for the two provinces.

Sources said the proposal has been prepared to set the date of polling on April 9 in Punjab and April 16 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however, the schedule for Punjab is likely to be released next week.

The election schedule for Punjab will likely be released next week.

The preparations for operational matters, deployment of electoral staff, and procurement of election material have also been finalized.

Polling day for the election will be announced after final approval from the Election Commission of Pakistan.

On the other hand, in view of the decision of the Lahore High Court regarding the elections in Punjab, the Chief Election Commissioner has called a high-level meeting of the Election Commission on February 13.

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ECP calls political parties for consultation on code of conduct

February 9, 2023 by Abid Khan

Consultation meeting with parties will be held today.
ECP will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for polls.
ECP sent invitations to PTI, PML-N, PPP and other parties.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called the political leaders for consultation on the code of conduct for the upcoming general elections.

According to the details, a consultation meeting with political parties will be held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner, in which the Election Commission will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for elections.

The Election Commission has called the heads of 21 major political parties today. The Election Commission will seek suggestions from the political parties after consultation on the code of conduct.

The ECP has sent invitations to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, PML-N, PPP, MMA, MQM-Pakistan, Q-League, BAP, ANP, PKMAP, and GDA.

Apart from this, TLP, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Party, BNP, Jamoori Watan Party, JUI, Rah e Haq, PML-F, Hazara Democrat Party, and Awami Muslim League have also been invited.

It should be noted that the Election Commission had already sent the draft of the code of conduct to the political parties.

On the other hand, the federal government has released Rs 18 billion to the Election Commission for the upcoming general elections.

In this regard, the sources said that the money released by the federal government for the general elections has been received by the Election Commission.

Sources said that the government has provided money to the Election Commission for pre-election expenses, while the Election Commission has decided to use this money for the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the sources, due to separate elections in two assemblies, the expenditure on the general elections has increased by more than Rs10 billion, however, the Election Commission has decided to send a new estimate regarding the election expenditure.

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President writes ECP to announce election schedule

February 8, 2023 by Abid Khan

Arif Alvi referred to the dissolution of assemblies.
He said holding elections is duty of the ECP.
President said elections even never delay during wars.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately announce the date of elections for provincial assemblies as per Elections Act, 2017 by issuing the election schedule for provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to put an end to dangerous speculative propaganda for the upcoming provincial elections in Punjab and KP as well as the future general elections.

In his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), the President referred to the dissolution of the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said that the election of an Assembly is to be held within 90 days of the dissolution as provided by the Article 224(2) of the Constitution which emphasized the holding of election in 90 days.

He added that the conduct and holding of elections was the primary and essential duty of the ECP as per PART VIII of the Constitution, particularly Article 218 (3) which assigned the duty to the ECP to ensure the holding of fair and free elections.

Referring to Article 42 and Third Schedule, the President stressed that he was under oath ‘to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution’ being the Head of State. He reminded CEC and the Members of the ECP about their fundamental duty as per their Oath under Article 214 and Third Schedule of the Constitution that says ‘I will discharge my duties……faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan’ and the Elections Act, 2017 to avoid serious consequences of breach/violation of the Constitution/law and announce election schedule of the two dissolved Assemblies forthwith.

Highlighting the significance of the Preamble/Objectives Resolution, the President said that the Preamble stated in unambiguous words that ‘the State shall exercise its power and authority through the chosen representatives of the people’.

The President emphasized that the oldest democracies had never delayed elections even during wars. He said that the Commission itself had already taken an appropriate constitutional step and had announced the holding of bye-elections of National Assembly seats of different constituencies.

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ECP declares Shujaat Hussain as President of PML-Q

January 31, 2023 by Abid Khan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Court rejects request for physical remand of Fawad Chaudhry

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Abid Khan

Police produced PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in the court.
Prosecutor said that Fawad Chaudhry was trying to create hatred.
Lawyer of ECP said that CD has been obtained from PEMRA.

ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court rejected the police’s plea for physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry in a case related to using threatening language against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s members.

The police produced PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in the court of the Judicial Magistrate after completing the two-day physical remand.

At the beginning of the hearing, the prosecutor said that Fawad Chaudhry was trying to create hatred and unrest against the constitutional institution and his statement was creating a threat to the lives of Election Commission workers.

On this occasion, the prosecutor requested for more physical remand and it was told that the voice matching of Fawad Chaudhry has been done, and now he has to undergo his photogrammetry test from Lahore, for which more physical remand is required.

He said that threatening language has been used against the Chief Election Commissioner, and caretaker Chief Minister and physical remand is very necessary for further investigation of this case.

On this occasion, the prosecution referred to the Shehbaz Gill case, while the investigating officer said that a two-day remand was given at twelve o’clock at night, by which time one day had ended.

During the hearing, the statement of lawyer Election Commission Fawad Chaudhry is on record, he has also admitted his speech, and while no objection can be raised to the speech, the accused has accepted the statement.

The lawyer of the Election Commission said that the role of the ECP is very important in the next few months, but Fawad Chaudhry is creating pressure and the ECP is being pushed against the wall.

On this occasion, the police requested that a two-day remand be given at 12 o’clock in the night, by which time one day had ended.

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ECP to decide caretaker CM Punjab

January 21, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

ECP will select caretaker CM Punjab Parliamentary committee failed to reach a conclusion ECP will decide on the matter tomorrow LAHORE: The selection of the caretaker CM Punjab is still hanging and the parliamentary committee could not reach a conclusion over the matter yesterday so the decision will now be taken by the Election Commission … Read more

“Any kind of interference in election process to be dealt with strictly”

January 15, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

CEC said that interference will be dealt with strictly He vowed to make the LG polls fair He also urged the voters to keep environment peaceful KARACHI: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja said Sunday that the electoral body will ensure that any kind of interference and malfeasance in the election process is … Read more

Going to file reference against chief election commissioner: Imran Khan

April 18, 2022 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said his party was going to file a reference in court against the chief election commissioner (CEC). “An independent body should appoint a chief election commissioner,” Imran Khan said admitting that his government made mistake in appointing the CEC. Talking … Read more

Election Commission Summons PTI Minister Gandapur For Violating Code Of Conduct

July 25, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur was summoned for alleged violation of orders of Chief Election Commissioner Azad Kashmir. Contempt of court petition was filed in the Election Commission of Azad Kashmir against Ali Amin Gandapur and others for violating the rules and regulations issued by Chief Election Commissioner Abdul Rashid Suhlaria regarding … Read more

AJK elections 2021: AJK CEC Ensures transparent polling Results

July 25, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

AJK elections 2021 AJC CEC transparent polling

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (r) Abdul Rashid Sulehria has on Sunday said best systems have been put in place to assure fair and transparent elections.

Speaking to media officials today, the AJK CEC said that the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has provided every kind of support for arranging the polls.

He urged the people of Kashmir to use their right to vote. Rashid hoped that turnout to remain more than 56 per cent in today’s elections.

He said the polling staff is fully implementing the election code of conduct and the voters are cooperating with the officials.

Replying to a question he said the team of the Election Commission has been constituted which will visit various polling stations and inspect the polling process.

To another question, he said the voter turnout in today’s elections will be over fifty percent.

“We have the powers and will continue to exercise them,” the AJK CEC further said.

AJK Elections 2021 Polling

The residents of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) have gone to the polls today to elect new members of the region’s Legislative Assembly.

AJK has a total of 32,50,117 registered voters, including 17,8,800 male and 14,68,317 female.

There are 33 electoral constituencies in the ten districts of AJK. While 12 constituencies are kept for Pakistan-based Jammu & Kashmir refugees. Polling stands in all the provinces have been set up for the refugees.

A total of 691 candidates, including 381 belonging to a total of 32 registered political parties and a total of 310 independent candidates, are in the run to win the election for 45 seats.

In Azad Kashmir, 587 candidates are contesting in 33 constituencies while 121 candidates are contesting in 12 constituencies.

A total of 24 women candidates are contesting the elections. PML-N and PTI fielded two women candidates each while the Muslim Conference fielded one woman.

A total of about 43,500 personnel of Azad Kashmir Police, Civil Armed Forces and Army from other provinces will be deployed to maintain law and order in Azad Kashmir elections while the deployment of the Army will be under Quick Reaction Force.

“It Seems Democracy is no longer a priority in Pakistan,” Remarks Justice Qazi Faez Isa

January 28, 2021 by Web Desk

Supreme Court (SC) Judge Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday remarked that it seems democracy is no longer a priority in the country.” According to the details, SC conducted the hearing of the local body election case. During the case proceedings, Justice Qazi Faez Isa while addressing to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and members of … Read more

PM Imran Khan instructs Parvez Khattak to contact opposition leaders

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan once again instructed Defence Minister Parvez Khattak to rope in the opposition and the allied parties over issues related to the extension of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s office term and appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC). PM Imran Khan chaired the meeting which was called to discuss extension … Read more

Altaf Ibrahim takes oath as acting CEC

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 by Web Desk

As Sardar Raza’s tenure ended on Thursday, Justice retired Altaf Ibrahim Qureshi has taken oath as the acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Member KPK election commission, Irshad Qaiser administered the oath of the acting chief election commissioner in the Election Commission. The parliamentary committee meeting to appoint a permanent chief commissioner will be held on … Read more

PTI proposes names for CEC

December 5, 2019 by Web Desk

The present government has recommended three names for the post of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) . The names were proposed for the post as the tenure of Sardar Raza ends today. Names of current ECP secretary Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad, Fazal Abbas Maken and Arif Khan were suggested. On Wednesday, a 12-member parliamentary committee, under … Read more

AJK Elections 2021 Polling

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