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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

ECP allots election symbols to political parties

March 22, 2023 by Abid Khan

CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired a meeting.
ECP allotted election symbols to 127 political parties.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) got election symbol of bat.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) allotted election symbols to political parties for the upcoming general elections.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired a meeting of the election commission, wherein a briefing was given on various information technology (IT) projects related to general election 2023.

During the meeting, the ECP allotted election symbols for the general polls to 127 political parties collectively.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) election symbol of bat, Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Arrow, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN)’s lion remained the same in the symbol allotment.

Meanwhile, the officers of IT team and project management unit briefed the participants of the meeting on various projects, including election management system (EMS).

Returning officers (ROs) will be facilitated in compiling results under election management system (EMS).

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IG, CS Punjab excuse to provide foolproof security for polls: ECP

March 14, 2023 by Abid Khan

CS Punjab said it is not possible to conduct elections.
He said 40,000 teachers are already on census duty.
IG said that the police are currently busy with census teams.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that the IG and Chief Secretary Punjab refused to provide foolproof security for the election on April 30.

The announcement of the meetings held in the Election Commission was released. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over the meetings in which the Chief Secretary and IG Punjab gave a briefing on the security arrangements in the province.

In a statement issued by the Election Commission, it was stated that the IG and the Chief Secretary of Punjab excused themselves to provide foolproof security for the election on April 30.

The Chief Secretary while giving a briefing to the Election Commission of Punjab said that it is not possible to conduct transparent elections in the current situation as currently, 40,000 teachers are already on census duty.

Defence Secretary also refused to provide Pakistan Army personnel for election security and said that Pakistan Army can only be provided as a quick response force for polls.

While briefing the Election Commission on the security situation across the country, Defence Secretary said that the security of the borders and the country is the top priority for Pakistan Army.
While briefing the Election Commission, the Interior Secretary said that Pakistan Army personnel cannot be provided for the static duty of the election.

The IG Punjab said that the police are currently doing duty with the census teams and there will be additional duty of the police personnel during Ramadan too. He said during the 2018 election, 3,330 election campaign programs were held. He further said Police action against criminals in the Kacha area will also take four to five months.

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ECP writes to President on Punjab election date

March 3, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

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

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 to sit again for Punjab, KP polls today

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

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

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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ECP to discuss security situation with Punjab, KP authorities

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 by Amarta Uqaili

ECP schedules meetings of Punjab & KP authorities to discuss elections. The meeting included members of the ECP and the secretary of the commission. Consultation meeting with political parties would be held on February 9. Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday will hold a meeting on February 7 to discuss general elections for … Read more

ECP summons heads of political parties for consultation

January 27, 2023 by Abid Khan

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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“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

LG elections in Karachi will not be delayed: ECP

January 6, 2023 by Abid Khan

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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ECP requires Imran Khan to submit record by Sep 7

September 7, 2022August 29, 2022 by Kumail Shah

IHC seeks replies in dismissing terrorism case against Imran Khan

ECP has ordered Imran Khan to produce a list of his assets in response to a toshakhana referral filed against him by Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over the proceedings, with Khalid Ishaq representing the National Assembly secretariat and Barrister Gohar representing Imran Khan
The hearing has been postponed until August 29

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered Imran Khan to produce a list of his assets in response to a toshakhana referral filed against him by Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, BOL News reported on Monday.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over the proceedings, with Khalid Ishaq representing the National Assembly secretariat and Barrister Gohar representing Imran Khan.

“We were unable to submit the record due to engagements during an FIA case,” he explained. “This is just for the record.” “Why is it taking so long?” the CEC inquired, ordering him to produce the record before the next hearing on September 7. Imran Khan is under investigation for allegedly concealing Toshakhana gifts.

During the previous hearing, the Election Commission of Pakistan rejected Imran Khan’s counsel’s request for a three-week extension to submit an answer to the Toshkhana reference.

Gohar Khan informed the country’s supreme electoral body at the start of the hearing that they needed time to obtain asset disclosure documents. We are investigating whether or not someone declared iPhones and watches in his assets statement.

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Tosha Khana verdict to be given in coming 30 days, says ECP chief

August 18, 2022 by Kumail Shah

The case on the petition for Imran Khan’s disqualification in the Tosha Khana reference was heard at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) headquarters
The case was heard by a five-member bench led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja
Sikandar Sultan Raja remarked, “to do speeches, go to the TV channels, but here, only talk about the law. We have to give the verdict in these 30 days.”

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ISLAMABAD: The case on the petition for Imran Khan’s disqualification in the Tosha Khana reference was heard at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) headquarters on Thursday. The case was heard by a five-member bench led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, BOL News reported.

According to the details, Khalid Ishaq was present in the place of Mohsin Shahnawaz Rajnha, who was the petitioner, and for Imran Khan, Barrister Ali Gohar was present in the place of Barrister Ali Zafar during the hearing. Imran Khan’s lawyer claimed that the documents were not provided to them for the case.

Barrister Gohar said that Imran Khan is not a member of the assembly, to which the ECP head remarked, “according to the documents he is still a member. It is said on the record that the Election Commission is not accepting resignations, but we accepted all the resignations that were received by the Election Commission,” said the ECP chief.

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CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja vows to make electoral process transaprent

December 7, 2020 by Web Desk

Sikandar Sultan Raja, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has said that measures are being taken to make the electoral process apparent and fair. According to the details, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja was addressing a ceremony in connection with National Voters’ Day in Islamabad on Monday. On the occasion, the Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja … Read more

Sikandar Sultan Raja takes oath as CEC

January 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Sikandar Sultan Raja was sworn in on Monday as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He was administered oath by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed at a ceremony at the Supreme Court in Islamabad. Raja was chosen to head the commission by a parliamentary committee comprising government and opposition members. The seat had … Read more

Parliamentary Panel approves Sikandar Sultan Raja as new CEC

January 21, 2020 by Web Desk

Parliamentary Panel approves the name of Sikandar Sultan Raja for the position of chief election commissioner (CEC). As per details, The government and opposition have agreed over the name of Sikandar Sultan Raja for the position of chief election commissioner (CEC) besides finalising names for two Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. In a meeting … Read more

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