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Election Act cannot nullify July 12 ruling on reserved seat case: SC

October 18, 2024 by Rao Abdullah

In a recent clarification, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that changes to the Election Act cannot invalidate its July 12 ruling regarding the reserved seats case on Friday. A majority of eight judges provided this clarification. Initially, on July 12, the Supreme Court determined that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was eligible for reserved seats, opposing the … Read more

Meta Takes Down Fake Accounts in Moldova Ahead of Presidential Election

October 11, 2024 by Rao Abdullah

Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Friday the removal of a network of fake group accounts aimed at Russian speakers in Moldova in violation of its policies on fake accounts. This action comes just ahead of Moldova’s presidential election scheduled for October 20. Moldova, a country of approximately 2.5 million people located between Romania and Ukraine, … Read more

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi announces to make new political party

March 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has announced the formation of a new political party by the emphasizing that the politicians have to stop calling each other corrupt and thieves.

Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, talking about the current political situation, said that political parties are not talking about the country’s problems and added that he is forming new political parties because there is no discussion to solve the problems of the people.

He said even in the current election campaign , no any political party discussed genuine issues of the country.

The former prime minister said that political parties are not talking about national issues and urged politicians to stop calling each other corrupt.

Talking to the media, he said that the February 8 election has become such a controversial election that it will harm the country because when people lose faith in the system, there is harm.

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PP-100 Election Result 2024 FAISALABAD III | PP-100 FAISALABAD 3 Election Result 2024

February 8, 2024 by Tahir Yameen

PP-100 Election 2024 Result – FAISALABAD III here on Bolnews.com. The unofficial and unconsolidated result for PP-100 FAISALABAD III, general elections 2024 held on Feb 8: PP-100 – FAISALABAD III Election Result 2024 Candidate Party Asghar Ali IND Fayyaz Ahmad AMLP Khan Bahadar PML-N Muhammad Tahir Khan JI-P Nisar Ahmad PMML Rai Waqas Aslam … Read more

Election Duty complete list in Pakistan 2024– Check Now

February 5, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Election Commission of Pakistan is set to release the Official Duty List for 2024, with millions of registered voters gearing up for the upcoming elections to select 266 representatives. A diverse field of over 5,121 candidates, affiliated with political parties or running independently, will participate in the upcoming elections. ECP Duty List 2024 The Election … Read more

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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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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PHC fixes PTI’s petition for polls under judiciary’s supervision for hearing

December 16, 2023 by Abid Khan

The petition was filed by PTI’s central spokesperson.
The High Court fixed petition for hearing on Dec 18.
CJ Ibrahim Khan and Justice Shakeel Ahmed will hear case.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) has fixed the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s petition to conduct an election under the judiciary’s supervision and issued notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

The petition was filed by PTI’s central spokesperson Muazzam Butt, Advocate.

The case was heard by Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan and Justice Shakeel Ahmed.

Last day, the court had ordered to challenge the Election Commission’s notice in the hearing of PTI’s request to conduct the elections under judicial supervision. The court said that this is a national issue and directed to submit a supplementary petition.

The Chief Justice said, “We will not allow anyone to delay the election, we will not delay the election by one day more or less than the scheduled date”.

Today, PTI’s counsel amended the petition and sought suspension of the notification.

The High Court fixed the petition for hearing on December 18, the court sought a response from the Election Commission and the Advocate General’s Office.

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CEC Raja to remove MQM concerns over elections

December 3, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

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

Nawaz Sharif likely to contest election from Murree

November 21, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif is considering the possibility of contesting elections from Murree. In a series of political engagements in Murree, local leaders of that and neighboring areas held a meeting with Nawaz Sharif, expressing their interest in him entering the electoral arena from the region. During the meeting, the local leadership … Read more

Khawaja Asif assures Nawaz Sharif to contest upcoming election

November 6, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Khawaja Asif responded to questions by confirming that PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif will indeed participate in the upcoming election. Asif, in a discussion with journalists, emphasized that all political parties have been granted an equal opportunity in the electoral field, actually known as the level playing field. Khawaja intended to address concerns raised by the … Read more

SC orders ECP to consult president for final election date by today

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to consult with President Arif Alvi and give the final date for elections by today. The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed the hearing of case regarding elections within 90-days. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and … Read more

CEC Raja calls meeting in Sindh to review election preps

October 15, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has summoned an important meeting in Sindh to review election preparations in the province. CEC Raja accompanied by the Secretary Election Commissioner and other officers of the Commission will reach Karachi on Monday. The meeting to review election preparations will be held at the Chief Secretary’s office on Tuesday. … Read more

Giving election date not mandate of caretaker govt: Solangi

October 8, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Murtaza Solangi, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, has clarified that it is not the responsibility of the caretaker government to set the date for the upcoming general election in Pakistan. He emphasized that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is an autonomous constitutional institution, and he has been in constant contact with … Read more

Rabbani demands ECP to take notice of selling Reko Diq shares

October 4, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said sale of shares is a long-term economic decision.
Raza Rabbani said caretaker government has no mandate.
He said ECP is violating constitution by not holding election.

ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani has said that the caretaker government does not have the legal authority to sell the government shares of Reko Diq.

In his statement, senior PPP leader Raza Rabbani said that the sale of shares is a long-term economic decision, for which the caretaker government has no mandate.

He demanded that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should take notice of this matter.

Raza Rabbani said that the Election Commission is violating the constitution by not holding the election within 90 days, the delay in announcing the election date is creating political instability and economic uncertainty.

He said that the Election Commission no longer has an excuse for constituencies and ECP should immediately announce the date of the elections.

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No possibility of delay in election due to border situation: PM Kakar

September 16, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

PM Kakar said there is no possibility of a delay in general elections due to border situation. He said Pakistan reserved the right to defend against any terrorist activity He said the judicial process would be transparent in PTI chief’s cases, ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said he sees no possibility of … Read more

ECP decides not to respond to President’s letter suggesting election date

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

ECP has decided not to respond to the President’s letter. The ECP will not seek the opinion of the judiciary on the polls. ECP maintains it has the authority to announce election day. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided not to respond to the President’s letter regarding the general elections, BOL News … Read more

PPP is ready for elections: Bilawal urges holding polls within 90 days

September 8, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

Bilawal Bhutto criticizes on govt’s ‘lack of coordination’ with allies

Bilawal demanded holding elections within the constitutional limit of 90 days. Bilawal urged the ECP to announce the dates and schedule for elections. Bilawal said that puppets imposed on the country attacked sensitive military installations. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday demanded elections to be held “as soon as possible” and … Read more

PM Kakar hopeful to see elections in three to four months

September 6, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed confidence that the upcoming general election will take place within the next three to four months. During an interview with a private television channel, he mentioned that, in accordance with legal arrangements, they would transition to the electoral process within this timeframe. He clarified that when he mentioned … Read more

PPP delegation to meet CEC Sikandar Raja to discuss upcoming elections

August 29, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

An eight-member group from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is set to meet the Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja to discuss election issue. This team includes important figures like Syed Naveed Qamar, Nair Bukhari, and Farooq H. Naik. Additionally, notable members Taj Haider, Sherry Rehman, Farhatullah Babar, Murad Ali Shah, and Faisal Kundi are … Read more

President pens letter to CEC Sikandar Raja on election date issue

August 23, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

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

Caretaker govt’s prime mandate to assist electoral process: PM Kakar

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

PM said caretake will assist and monitor electoral process Govt will hold Interfaith Harmony Conference next week Cabinet fixes diyat amount at about 6.705 million rupees ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said the interim government’s prime mandate was to assist and monitor the electoral process as per the constitutional requirement. Addressing the … Read more

Caretaker govt to ensure free and fair elections in Pakistan: PM

August 17, 2023 by Abid Khan

PM thanked US Secretary of State for his good wishes.
Kakar said Pakistan place importance on partnership with US.
Earlier, US secretary of state congratulated new Caretaker PM.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that the government would be assiduously working to facilitate a free and fair election process in Pakistan according to the Constitution.

In his twitter message, the prime minister thanked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his good wishes.

“We place importance on our partnership with the US and deeply value the shared commitment to economic prosperity, democracy and stability in the region,” he further posted.

Earlier, the US secretary of state, in a tweet, congratulated the new Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar.

“As Pakistan prepares for free and fair elections, in accordance with its constitution and the rights to freedom of speech and assembly, we will continue to advance our shared commitment to economic prosperity,” Blinken added in his tweet.

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Donald Trump files not-guilty plea to charge of trying to rig election

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 by Amarta Uqaili

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of orchestrating a plot to overturn his 2020 election loss, which US prosecutors describe as an unprecedented effort to undermine American democracy. Special Counsel Jack Smith, overseeing the federal investigation, observed from the courtroom’s front row as Trump entered his plea before US Magistrate … Read more

Delaying election for holding new census not possible: Kaira

July 30, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Mentioned that the process of electoral reforms was already underway. Clarified that the PML-N is not in favor of any delays in the electoral process. Kaira urged politicians to participate responsibly and within the bounds of the Constitution. Qamar Zaman Kaira, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, stated on … Read more

Govt likely to release funds for ECP in phases upon requirement

July 25, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Refusal to accept ECP proposal to release all funds in the first quarter, sources. Re-provision of Rs 10 billion of last financial year approved, sources. ECP will approach the Ministry of Finance for funds as per the requirement, sources. Sources privy to the federal government’s decision to release funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan … Read more

Imran Khan to kick off election campaign in Punjab today

March 4, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Imran Khan is to kick off election campaign in Punjab He will address the nation today Khan will also meet leaders and workers who were arrested LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is to kick off election campaign in Punjab from today. Imran Khan is to address the nation today that will be live … Read more

ECP appeals LHC decision on announcing election date

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

ECP has challenged the decision of the single bench of the LHC The court ordered ECP to announce the election date immediately. Punjab Governor also appealed the court’s decision LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has challenged the decision of the single bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) directing the electoral body … Read more

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