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ECP orders recounting of votes in six UCs of Karachi

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ECP orders
  • JI filed a petition against the alleged rigging in LG polls.
  • JI had challenged the result of six UCs of Karachi.
  • ECP directed recounting in Mominabad, Manghopir and others.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced a verdict in the alleged rigging case and ordered the recounting of the votes in six Union Councils (UCs) of Karachi.

Jamaat-e-Islami filed a petition against the alleged rigging and irregularities in Sindh Local government (LG) elections. Following the plea, the ECP directed the recounting of votes in six Union Councils (UCs).

JI had challenged the result of six UCs which include Mominabad UC-3, Manghopir UC-12, Gulshan-e-Iqbal UC-1, Orangi UC-3, 7 and 8.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Sindh High Court(SHC) served notices to parties over a petition of Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman for election in the remaining 11 union committees of Karachi.

Jamaat Islami Karachi’s chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman had filed a plea in the high court seeking an order for election in the remaining union committees of the city.

The court has summoned a reply from the respondents within 10 days.

Hafiz Naeem said that local council elections were not held at 11 seats of UC chairman and vice chairman in Karachi owing to the demise of candidates or for some other reasons.

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Karachi LG elections: PTI retains four UCs, JI loses one in vote recount

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PTI has retrained victory on four Union Coucil Jamaat-e-Islami lost the U-6 Safora Town after vote recount JI had won the seat during LG elections KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has retained four union council seats in Karachi, while the Jammat-e-Islami lost one seat during voting recount. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the decision … Read more

IHC seeks Interior Ministry’s reply in Islamabad LG election case

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Imran Khan

IHC heard appeals of the ECP anf Federation on holding elections IHC CJ said there was no solid reason for increasing the number of UCs Court sought interior ministry’s reply and adjourned hearing ISLAMABAD The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought the Interior Ministry’s reply in appeals with regard to local government elections in … Read more

Hafiz Naeem warns of protests if election process not completed

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JI defends PTI’s right to protest amidst government crackdown

Hafiz Naeen demanded to announce schedule for remaining 11 UCs He warned to hold a train march if demands are not fulfilled He said the MQM conspired to foil the LG elections KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded to announce the schedule for local government (LG) elections for the remaining 11 … Read more

MQM to stage protest sit-in against LG election results

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MQM protest

MQM has decided to stage a protest sit-in in Karachi MQM had converged a general workers’ session It will increase public pressure to nullify the election result KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM) has decided to stage a protest sit-in against the results of the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi. In this regard, MQM has … Read more

Imran Khan says ‘manipulated’ elections will cause agitation

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Imran Khan

Imran Khan said “manipulated” elections will cause more agitation He said ECP and cabal of crooks sabotaged EVMs He said delay in releasing result allows for massive foul play Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has strongly criticized the final result of the Local Government (LG) elections. In a series of tweets, the former prime … Read more

Karachi LG elections: PPP wins 93 seats, JI comes second with 86

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Punjab polls President

PPP won  93 union council seats JI won 86 seats while PTI won 40 seats ECP announced the results of LG elections KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the largest party in the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi. The Jamiat-e-Islami was placed second in the polls followed by a disappointing performance … Read more

ECP admits delay in releasing LG election results

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ECP

ECP Control Room responded to the delaying the releasing results ECP said results will be sent to provincial election commissioner The elections were held on 4,412 wards during the second phase ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has responded to the delay in releasing the results of the second phase of Local Government (LG) elections. … Read more

JI’s Hafiz Naeem slams delay in releasing LG polls results

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JI emir announces nationwide strike on April 26 in solidarity with Gaza

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman said the elections were deliberately delayed He said the presiding officers were bound to handover Form 11 and 12 He warned to stage protests if the results were not announced KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami’s Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman slammed the delay in announcing the results of the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi, saying it was tantamount … Read more

MQM rejects LG elections, says citizens foiled conspiracy to snatch polls

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MQM

MQM rejected the second phase of elections in Sindh MQM Convenor said the local bodies are not representative of the people He said people foiled conspiracy against their cities to snatch polls KARACHI: After boycotting the second phase of the Local Government (LG) elections, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said the polls have no moral … Read more

Sindh govt denies introducing ordinance to delay LG polls

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Sindh govt

Sindh government has finally decided to conduct the LG polls The government decided against introducing an ordinance It agreed to provide security despite the threat alert KARACHI: The Sindh government has finally decided to conduct the second phase of local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad on January 15 (tomorrow). The provincial government made the … Read more

Karachi LG polls: Over 52,000 police personnel to perform security duties 

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police

Police have announced the security setup for the polls 52,591 police personnel will perform security duties Frontier Corps troops will be deployed at sensitive polling stations KARACHI: Police have made all security arrangements for the Local Government elections being held in Karachi on January 15. According to reports, police will deploy 52,591 officers to perform … Read more

Rana Sanaullah fears clashes during LG polls in Karachi

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Rana Sanuallah

Rana Sanaullah raised concerns over violence during the LG elections He said differences between political parties have taken a worrying situation He said miscreants can take advantage of the situation and create chaos ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah has expressed concerns over violence during the Local Government (LG) elections being held in Karachi … Read more

ECP rejects Sindh Govt request to postpone LG elections

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Karachi
  • The Sindh Govt requested  ECP to postpone LG elections.
  • The ECP decided to hold LG polls as per schedule on Jan 15.
  • ECP has directed the provincial Govt to ensure foolproof security.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) once again rejected the Sindh government’s latest request to postpone the second phase of local government (LG) elections in Sindh.

Earlier, the Sindh government once again requested the Election Commission of Pakistan to postpone the LG elections in Karachi and Hyderabad over security issues.

In a letter to the ECP, the Sindh government requested to postpone LG elections as the number of army and Rangers personnel required for elections is not available.

The decision to hold LG elections per schedule was taken in an important ECP meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja.

In a statement, the ECP has also directed the Sindh government to ensure foolproof security measures during LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad divisions.

On other hand, a security plan has been prepared by the police for the local government elections in Karachi under which more than 52,000 policemen will perform their duties.

According to the details, the police security plan has been finalized for the LG elections in Karachi.

In this regard, police officials said that 52,591 personnel will perform security duties across the city, of which 35,360 personnel are from Karachi and 17,231 personnel have been brought to Karachi from other districts of the province.

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LG elections will be held as per ECP’s decision: Sindh Minister

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Imran Khan Israel alliance

Sharjeel Memon said LG elections will be held as per schedule He said Police and Rangers will be deployed for the polls He said no ordinance is  under consideration to stop polling KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Imam Memon has said the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi and Hyderabad Division will be held on … Read more

10629 candidates contesting LG elections in Karachi

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10629 candidates
  • A tough contest is expected between PTI, PPP, JI and MQM-P.
  • The LG elections scheduled to be held on January 15.
  • The ECP released the data candidates contesting elections.

KARACHI: A total of 10,629 candidates are contesting the second phase of local government (LG) elections in 25 towns of Karachi division.

A tough contest is expected between Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), Peoples Party Party(PPP) , Jamaat e Islami(JI), and Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM-P) candidates in local government elections scheduled to be held on January 15.

Data from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) showed there are 74 chairmen and 204 ward candidates in Gulberg town of District Central, 121 chairmen, and 205 ward candidates in Liaquatabad town.

Nazimabad Town has 56 chairmen, and 191 wards, New Karachi Town has 102 chairmen, and 310 wards and North Nazimabad has 131 chairmen and 391 ward candidates.

Similarly, there are 97 candidates for chairman and 312 candidates forward in Landhi town of Korangi District.

There are 70 candidates for Chairman and 227 Wards in Model Colony Town, 102 Candidates for Chairman, and 271 Wards in Korangi Town. There are 82 candidates for chairman and 247 candidates forward in Shah Faisal Town.

On other hand, In District Malir Gadap Town, 56 Chairman and 221 Ward Candidates, 75 Chairman and 291 Ward Candidates in Malir Town and 93 Chairman and 302 Ward Candidates in Ibrahim Hydari Town are in the fray.

There are 128 candidates for Chairman, 369 Wards in Manghopir Town of District West, 84 Candidates for Chairman, and 232 Candidates for Ward in Mominabad Town.

There are 86 candidates for chairman and 250 candidates forward in Orangi Town.

Meanwhile, there are 98 chairmen and 305 ward candidates in Lyari Town in South District.

There are 115 candidates for chairman and 350 candidates forward in Sadar Town.

There are 66 candidates for Chairman and 280 candidates for Ward in Sohrab Goth Town of District East.

There are 74 candidates for chairman, 269 for the ward in Safora town and 101 for chairman, and 310 for the ward in Gulshan Iqbal town.

In Jinnah Town, there are 63 candidates for Chairman, 204 for Ward and 61 for Chairman, and 165 for Ward in Chaneasar Town.

In District Kemiari, there are 121 candidates for chairman and 441 candidates forward in Baldia town of Kemari District.

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SHC rejects MQM-P plea to hold LG elections  

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SHC rejects
  • Court remarked that the decision will be taken after detail hearing.
  • Advocate argued that the incomplete ECP had issued the notification.
  • MQM Pakistan’s request to stop the local government elections.

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) rejected the Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM-P) petition to hold the local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad.

Regarding the incomplete quorum of the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) and the legal status of the actions, the court said that the decision will be taken after hearing the detailed arguments on the plea related to the quorum of the ECP.

Advocate General Sindh Hasan Akbar, MQM lawyer Tariq Mansoor appeared in the court in the hearing of MQM’s stay-order petition related to stopping the local government elections till the final decision.

Advocate MQM argued that the incomplete Election Commission had issued the notification of local government elections which is illegal, to which the Advocate General said that an petition of MQM regarding the quorum of the Election Commission had already been rejected.

The Advocate General said that the MQM had requested to stop the local government elections in the plea related to the implementation of the Supreme Court’s decision. The second petition of MQM was also rejected by the court.

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ECP urges IG Sindh to ensure foolproof security during LG elections

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ECP urges
  • Second phase of LG elections is scheduled  on January 15.
  • IG Sindh has been instructed to prepare a security plan.
  • ECP also sent a letter to the Interior Secretary.

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has written a letter to the Inspector General of Sindh Police to ensure fool-proof security during the second phase of local government(LG) elections.

The letter states that the second phase of municipal elections is scheduled to be held in Karachi and Hyderabad on January 15, therefore ensuring the security of the city and the citizens.

In the letter from the Election Commission, IG Sindh has been instructed to prepare a comprehensive security plan for the protection of polling staff and voters.

The ECP has also instructed to take strict measures to make it possible to hold a transparent election and it has been mentioned that any kind of lapse in security measures can help the malicious elements to achieve their objectives.

It should be noted that the Election Commission has announced to conduct the second phase of local government elections in Sindh as per schedule on January 15.

In this regard, instructions have been issued to the Chief Secretary and IG Sindh to conduct that local general elections  in Karachi and Hyderabad.

On the other hand, the Election Commission has sent a letter to the Interior Secretary for the deployment of the army and rangers at the most sensitive polling stations during the local government elections.

It has been mentioned in the letter that on January 15, Sindh is holding the second phase of municipal elections, however, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the areas, the army and rangers should be deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

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Karachi LG polls: ECP urges IG Sindh to ensure strict security arrangements

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LG polls Karachi

ECP has written a letter to IG Sindh ECP sought fool-proof security arrangements for the polls LG election in Karachi, Hyderabad will be held on Jan 15 KARACHI: Election Commission of Police (ECP) has sought fool-proof security arrangements for the Local Government (LG) elections being held in Karachi and Hyderabad. The provincial election commissioner has … Read more

PPP to hold rally to mobilize voters for LG elections today

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PPP to hold
  • Rally to commence from Bilawal House Chowrangi.
  • PPP Karachi Division President Saeed Ghani led the rally.
  • Shehla Raza, Waqar Mehdi and Murtaza Wahab will address the rally.

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Davison to organize a rally to mobilize the public for upcoming local government (LG) elections in Karachi on Sunday (today).

The PPP rally in connection with local government elections in Karachi to commence from Bilawal House Karachi at 1 pm and ended at Star Gate Airport, Shahreh e Faisal.

The PPP rally led by PPP Karachi Division President and Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani.

General Secretary PPP Sindh Waqar Mehdi, Provincial Minister Shehla Raza, Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab and other leaders  also address the rally.

Earlier, PPP organized a public gathering at Eidgah Ground Nazimabad regarding the local government elections campaign in Karachi. A large number of PPP leaders and people participated in the gathering.

It should be noted that in the meeting of the People’s Party Karachi Division, it was decided to take out a grand central election rally from Bilawal House Chowrangi to Star Gate, via Metropole Hotel Shahrah Faisal on January 8.

It was also decided in the meeting that all the chairman, vice chairman, and candidates for councillors, party workers, and party voters will participate in the rally in large numbers.

Apart from this, rallies and gatherings will be held in different USs of all districts daily.

Later, during the meeting, the party leaders were given the task of electing Jayala Mayor while directing the preparations for local body elections in Karachi-Hyderabad.

On the other hand, Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani said that local government elections will be held in Karachi and Hyderabad in any case, PPP should start the vigorous campaign of local government elections.

He said that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister, and the People’s Party want local body elections in Karachi on January 15.

 

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Punjab govt rejects ECP’s demarcation of union councils

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Punjab govt

CM Punjab held a meeting on the demarcation of UCs The meeting rejected ECP’s notification on delimitation The ECP has issued preliminary lists of UC demarcation LAHORE: Punjab government has rejected the demarcation of union councils in the province for conducting the Local Government elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started demarcation of … Read more

ECP likely to conduct Islamabad LG polls this week

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Punjab polls President

ECP is making arrangements for the LG elections It has started shifting election material to polling stations The polling date will be announced soon ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is making preparations to hold the Local Government elections in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) this week, Bol News reported. Sources revealed the ECP is … Read more

MQM to protest against PPP for not conducting delimitations

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MQM

MQM will protest for conducting polls without delimitations MQM expresses reservations against the PPP PML-N will mediate between PPP and MQM over the matter KARACHI: The Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has decided to protest against conducting Local Government elections in Karachi without fresh delimitations of constituencies, Bol News reported. The MQM has expressed its displeasure … Read more

Islamabad LG polls: IHC to hears ECP, PTI petitions next week

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IHC ECP

IHC will hear the petitions next week ECP, PTI filed separate petitions against the polls ECP was unable to conduct polling in Islamabad   ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear petitions filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the Local Government elections in Islamabad next week. The … Read more

PTI files contempt of court plea against ECP

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Pakistan's registered voters exceed 130 million

PTI’s Ali Nawaz Awan filed the petition The petitioner urged to initiate contempt of court proceedings The ECP was unable to conduct LG polls in Islamabad   ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a contempt of court plea against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). PTI leader Ali Nawaz Awan … Read more

ECP indecisive on holding LG elections in Islamabad

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ECP

ECP failed on conducting LG elections in Islamabad LG Department has received instructions on conducting polls ECP was unable to file appeal against court’s verdict ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was unable to take a decision on conducting Local Government elections in Islamabad tomorrow. Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja rushed to the … Read more

Interior Ministry expresses inability to hold LG polls in Islamabad

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Interior Ministry

Interior Ministry expressed inability in conducting polls It said security cannot be provided on such short notice ECP has decided to appeal the court’s decision ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has expressed its inability to conduct Local Government elections in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) tomorrow, BOL News reported. The interior ministry officials have informed the Election … Read more

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