Election Commission of Pakistan

ECP asks lawmakers to submit asset details by December 31

December 23, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed members of Parliament to submit their financial statements by Dec 31. The parliamentarians are required to disclose the financial details of their dependents and family members as well. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of their membership. ECP directs parliamentarians to submit annual financial statements … Read more

When are the Election 2024 results expected in Pakistan?

February 8, 2024 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

Millions of Pakistanis vote for new government on Thursday. Results expected around midnight, but official ones take up to 14 days. Voting stations report results by early Friday morning. Lahore – Pakistan is set to choose its new government for the next five years on Thursday, with over 128 million citizens casting their votes for … Read more

You can now verify your district and polling station with free SMS

January 27, 2024 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

Beginning next Monday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that the SMS service 8300 will be provided at no cost. The decision to offer the SMS service 8300 for free was announced by the ECP’s spokesperson, Syed Nadeem Hyder, along with Additional Director General Nighat Sadique and the Project Director of the Project … Read more

How to Check and Verify Your Vote Via SMS to 8300?

December 25, 2023 by Hamza Sheikh

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has introduced the 8300 SMS service in collaboration with NADRA to facilitate the checking and verification of vote details. This service is now available free of charge, although users will be subject to standard SMS charges from their telecom operator. To check and verify vote details via SMS: 1. … Read more

PHC asks ECP to announce verdict on PTI intra-party election by Dec 22

December 21, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to make a decision regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) intra-party elections and the allocation of election symbols by tomorrow, which falls on December 22. A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Attique Shah and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, issued the verdict after … Read more

ECP dismisses election delay assertions

December 14, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed assertions that the upcoming general elections might face a delay, emphasizing its readiness for the scheduled date of February 8. The ECP responded to concerns raised by a political party, stating that the election schedule is pending, leading to growing apprehension about the unfolding situation. A … Read more

LHC suspends ECP order about bureaucrats’ appointment for election duty

December 14, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

LAHORE: In a significant development preceding the elections, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification to conduct general elections in Punjab through executive means. The verdict was announced by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi on a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) challenging the appointment of district returning … Read more

ECP will call political parties’ meeting on elections code on Oct 4

September 20, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ECP will call political parties’ meeting on general elections code on Oct 4

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) convened a meeting with political parties on October 4 to discuss the code of conduct specified in Section 233 of the Election Act 2017, for the upcoming general elections. The ECP spokesperson mentioned here on Wednesday that draft of the code of conduct has been provided to political … Read more

IPC ministry asks PM for advice on PCB head’s appointment

August 22, 2023 by Hamza Ali

ECP has instructed the removal of all institution heads. IPC has communicated with the principal secretary of the prime minister. This suggests that Ashraf’s position as the head of PCB. In accordance with the directives of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has communicated with the principal secretary of … Read more

PTI’s name included in ECP corrected list

July 10, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been included by the Election Commission of Pakistan in its corrected list. The Chief Election Commissioner took the notice of media news on Monday that PTI’s name was being removed from the commission’s list. Following the orders of the CEC, the electoral watchdog released the revised list … Read more

LG by-elections will be held in Sindh on April 18

March 17, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Local Government by-elections in Sindh would be held on April 18, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the schedule on Friday. According to the ECP, by-elections for 93 Union Councils of the both phases would be conducted across the province. The nomination papers would be submitted from March 20 to 23, the lists … Read more

ECP Central and Provincial Secretariats to remain open on Sunday

March 11, 2023 by Abid Khan

Offices of ECP will remain open in connection of general elections.
The Election Commission has issued a notification in this regard.
District Offices of Punjab and KP will also remain open on Sunday.

ISLAMABAD: Central Election Commission Secretariat, Provincial Secretariat, and District offices of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain open on Sunday.

The Election Commission of Pakistan has said that the offices of the Election Commission will remain open in connection with the general election of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies.
The Election Commission has issued a notification to keep the offices of the Election Commission open.
The Election Commission MCO Wing, IT Wing Punjab, and Provincial Election Commission of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain open.

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ECP appoints DROs, ROs and AROs for polls in Punjab

March 10, 2023 by Abid Khan

The preparations for the elections is underway in Punjab.
ECP appointed 36 DROs for polls in Punjab province.
The DROs, ROs and AROs were taken from bureaucracy.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed District Returning Officers(DROs), Returning Officers(ROs), and Assistant Returning officers(AROs) for the elections in Punjab.

The preparations for the elections is underway in Punjab. Regarding the appointment of DROs, ROs and AROs for the elections. The Election Commission said that 36 DROs have been appointed for the elections in Punjab.

The Election Commission said that DROs have been taken from the bureaucracy while 297 ROs have also been appointed for elections in Punjab.

According to the Election Commission, the AROs have also been taken from the bureaucracy by the Election Commission and a total 594 AROs have also been appointed for the elections in Punjab.

The Election Commission also appointed ROs for women and minority seats, in this regard Saeed Gul was appointed as RO for women and minority seats.

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ECP invites KP Governor for final consultation on March 14

March 9, 2023 by Abid Khan

KP Governor House has received the invitation letter.
The letter invited KP Governor to arrive at ECP Secretariat.
A final consultation will be held between Governor and CEC.

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has invited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali on March 14 for consultation on date for holding election in province.

According to details, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor House has received the invitation letter written by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for consultation.

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ECP demands immediate release of Rs 10b for elections

March 9, 2023 by Abid Khan

The funds were sought in a meeting with Ministry of Finance.
ECP sought a total Rs15 billion from the government for elections.
The funds should be provided under the revised budget for polls.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought Rs15 billion from the government in order to make preparations for elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

According to details, the funds were sought during a meeting held between officials from ECP and the Ministry of Finance. The ECP also demanded the immediate release of Rs10 billion for the perpetration of polls in two provinces.

During the meeting, the ECP sought Rs15 billion from the government for conducting elections in Punjab, KP. Sources added that the finance ministry has already provided Rs5 billion to the commission in this regard.

Meanwhile, sources claimed, the Secretary of Finance has assured ECP that its demand will be presented before the government. He said the government does not even have money for daily expenses.
Officials noted that the withdrawal of resignations from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs saved the costs of the by-election.

ECP demanded that funds should be provided under the revised budget for general elections otherwise Article 220 will be used for non-cooperation.

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ECP calls stakeholders meeting for final consultation

March 8, 2023 by Abid Khan

The CEC will preside over the important meeting.
Secretary Finance and Interior are likely to attend meeting.
ECP will direct the Finance Secretary to pay the election expenses.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned an important meeting with stakeholders to finalize preparations for holding polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the details, the Election Commission has called the stakeholders related to the elections tomorrow for the final consultation. The Chief Election Commissioner will preside over the important meeting.

The Election Commission said that the Finance Secretary and the Interior Secretary will attend the meeting of the Election Commission.

The Election Commission said that elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will incur expenses of Rs 25 billion. The Election Commission will direct the Finance Secretary to pay the election expenses immediately. The ECP will also issue directives to make security arrangements for the elections.

In the meeting, the Home Secretary will be asked to provide Army, Rangers, and FC personnel for election security. The Interior Secretary will be instructed to contact the Defence Secretary and GHQ.

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PPP supports holding polls on schedule given by ECP

March 4, 2023 by Abid Khan

Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that PPP is an electoral party.
He said that all the political parties should come together.
Speaker NA said the economy of the whole world is under pressure.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) supported the holding of the election on the date given by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Former Prime Minister and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that PPP is an electoral party and it believes in elections, it would be better if all assembly elections should be held on the same date.

Raja Pervez Ashraf said that all the political parties should come together and hold all the elections together. He said elections cost a lot, it is better if they are held once.

The Speaker of the National Assembly said that the Supreme Court has also said that there is no problem if the elections are held back and forth a little. He said the economy of the whole world is under pressure and Pakistan will come out of it.

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ECP starts preparation for general elections in Punjab

March 3, 2023 by Abid Khan

Necessary instructions have been issued to all the wings.
Federal government will spend Rs 30 billion for the polls.
Rangers, FC, and Police will be deployed for the security.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP ) has started preparations for general elections in Punjab and necessary instructions have been issued to all the concerned wings.

According to the details, as soon as the date of the general election of Punjab was announced by the President, the Election Commission also started preparations to hold the polls on April 30.

Sources at the Election Commission of Pakistan said that the federal government will spend Rs 30 billion for the elections while Rangers, FC, and Police will be deployed for the security of the polls.
Apart from this, Pakistan Army personnel will be deployed as Quick Response Force.

On the other hand, the Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to write letters to the Secretary of Interior, and Secretary of Finance and to write letters to the Secretary of Defence and the High Court, including contacting all the stakeholders for the elections.

Earlier, President Dr. Arif Alvi approved the date of the election in Punjab and announced the polls on April 30, Sunday.

The development came after ECP writes a letter to the president and suggested dates from April 30 to May 7.

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SC order: ECP decides to conduct polls in Punjab and KP

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Abid Khan

A meeting of ECP was held under the supervision of CEC.
The proposed dates of both provinces were consulted.
ECP will give the date for the polls after arrangements.

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to conduct the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab in the light of the Supreme Court order.

According to the sources, a meeting of the Election Commission was held under the supervision of the Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, in which the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab elections was considered.

Sources said that in the Election Commission meeting, the proposed dates of both provinces were consulted and it was agreed to keep the election schedule of 54 days.

Sources Election Commission said that Ramadan and Eid will be taken into consideration in the proposal of election dates and there will be final consultation with the stakeholders on the polls schedule. “If the President and the Governor consult, the Election Commission will participate.”

The Election Commission said that the preparations for the elections will be completed by April 24, and the ECP will give the date for the polls immediately after the completion of the arrangements.

The sources further said that the polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are not possible in 90 days but steps will be taken to hold the election as soon as possible.

It should be noted that in view of the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an emergency meeting of the Election Commission was held under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, in which DG Law briefed the ECP to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.

Sources said that the Election Commission has decided to resume the consultation process in light of the Supreme Court’s decision.

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ECP starts preparations for elections in Punjab, KP

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Abid Khan

The political parties should submit applications for polls symbol.
Applications should be submitted under Section 216 of the Election Act.
An affidavit should also be submitted with the application under Section 206.

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started preparations for general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

According to the details, on the issue of holding general elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the Election Commission has started preparations for the general elections in two provinces.

According to the Election Commission spokesperson, political parties should submit applications to the Secretary Election Commission through their representatives, applications should be submitted under Section 216 of the Election Act.

The spokesperson of the Election Commission said that the application should be submitted by March 8 to obtain the election symbol, and an affidavit should also be submitted with the application under Section 206 of the Election Act.

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ECP denotified Imran Khan from six NA seats

February 24, 2023 by Abid Khan

Imran Khan won in the by-elections held in October last year.
ECP had issued a notification confirming IK’s victory on seven seats.
Imran Khan now holds the Kurram seat.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday denotified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from six National Assembly seats where he emerged victorious last year.

The ECP, in a notification, stated that the former prime minister had been denotified from his seats in NA 22 Mardan, NA 24 Charsadda, NA 31 Peshawar, NA 108, NA 118 Nankana and NA 239 Karachi.

Earlier, on January 19, the ECP had issued a notification confirming Imran Khan’s victory on seven seats that Imran Khan won in the by-elections held in October last year.

The notification had previously been withheld due to his alleged failure to submit the party’s funding details to the electoral body.

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ECP responds to another letter of President

February 19, 2023 by Abid Khan

ECP meeting will be held on February 20.
ECP cannot participate in consultation with President.
ECP cannot fix the date of election by itself.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has responded to another letter of President Dr. Arif Alvi.

According to the details, the meeting of the Election Commission regarding the elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab will be held on February 20.

The Election Commission wrote in its reply that ECP cannot participate in the consultation with the President, the final decision to participate in the consultation will be made in the meeting on Monday.

The Secretary has sent the reply from the Election Commission to the President.

The President called the Election Commission for consultation under Section 57 of the Election Act.

In response, the Election Commission also said that the ECP cannot fix the date of election by itself, according to the constitution, the poll day of the provincial assembly will be given by the governor.

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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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CJP directs ECP to implement LHC orders on Punjab polls date

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Abid Khan

ECP delegation met with Punjab Governor on the issue.
Governor directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.
Justice Ayesha Malik asked why the ECP was consulting with governor.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to implement the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) orders on general elections in Punjab.

The directives were issued by the Supreme Court when it took up the petition of the Punjab Assembly lawmakers that were de-seated for not towing the party lines.

The petition was dismissed as the petitioner informed the bench that it was inadmissible following the dissolution of the assembly.

At the outset of the hearing, CJP Umar Ata Bandial observed that the issue of restoring the dissident lawmakers was over as the assembly had been dissolved.

The CJP then asked the Election Commission what it was doing on the directives issued by the high court to give a date for the elections.

At this, ECP’s director-general of law told the bench that a delegation of the commission had met Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman on the issue a day earlier. He added that the governor had directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.

“The legal way has to be taken by the governor or the Election Commission?” asked CJP. The ECP official said that it was the governor’s domain.

At that point, Justice Ayesha Malik interjected and asked why the ECP was consulting with the governor.

“Does the Constitution make it liable for the ECP to consult the governor before the elections?” she asked.

Meanwhile, CJP Bandial told the ECP counsel that the high court had asked them to hold elections and they should implement its order.

To this, ECP’s DG law informed the bench that the court had also directed them to consult with the governor.

“If the high court has given this order then follow it,” remarked CJP Bandial and disposed of the plea.

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Court orders ECP, Governor KP to submit written replies about polls

February 14, 2023 by Abid Khan

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case.
Azam Swati, Shibli Faraz and Asad Qaiser appeared in the court.
Peshawar High Court adjourned the hearing till Thursday.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to submit a written response regarding elections in the province.

In the Peshawar High Court, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case on behalf of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the timely elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Azam Swati, Asad Qaiser, Shibli Faraz, and Shah Farman appeared in the court.

At the beginning of the hearing, the Advocate General stated that the Chief Secretary submitted the reply today. On this, the court said that the Governor has not submitted the reply, and the Governor should tell the court why he has not given the date yet.

Advocate General submitted that according to the constitution, the governor has time to give the date. Justice Arshad Ali said that it will be discussed later, first reply in writing was that no date was given in reply to the first letter.

The court inquired what if the Election Commission did not get the date, would be the course of action.

The court also directed the Election Commission to submit a written reply.
On the other hand, the lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf presented the decision of the Lahore High Court in court.

The PTI lawyer stated that the Election Commission’s letter, the Governor’s reply, and the President’s letter are on record, the Governor does not want to give the date on the basis of excuses.

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Fawad Chaudhry strongly criticizes ECP for not holding meeting

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said ECP should have held a meeting today for polls.
“Don’t make a joke of the Constitution and court orders.”
Earlier, ECP has summoned a special meeting on Monday.

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry strongly criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not holding a meeting on Punjab general elections despite court orders.

In his twitter message, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said, “Election Commission of Pakistan should have held a meeting today for Punjab polls, don’t make a joke of the Constitution and court orders.”

He further criticized the ECP, saying there was a general impression that since the electoral watchdog comprised of “Munshis” (clerks or personal assistants), it won’t hold provincial elections like it did in Islamabad.

“This fiddling with the Constitution will cost the country dearly,” warned the former information minister.

Senior leader of PTI told the ECP that the Constitution is the only agreed document, and if that is also “trampled, then the state of Pakistan will be in serious danger”.

“Enough is enough, our movement for the supremacy of the Constitution is ready. This movement will start with Jail Bharo [movement] and will continue till the restoration of the Constitution,” said Fawad Chaudhry.

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned a special meeting on Monday to discuss the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision of holding elections in Punjab in 90 days.

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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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