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Election Commissioner, caretaker CM briefed on May 9 events

CEC says he will take decision on 'merit'.

Published 19 May, 2023 12:07am

Pakistan

Punjab polls order: SC reiterates importance of talks between govt, opposition

Sends notices to AGP, Punjab and KP advocate generals; hearing adjourned till May 23

Updated 15 May, 2023 03:46pm

Pakistan

Election talks: Govt, PTI still in disagreement over election date

PTI suggested August, while the government has suggested a date in September

Updated 03 May, 2023 06:58pm

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Supreme Court overstepped powers by giving election date, says ECP in review petition

Electoral body urges the top court to review its April 4 judgment

Updated 03 May, 2023 02:37pm

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Govt backtracks on election commissioner’s new residence

A bid invitation had been issued for the Rs100 million project.

Published 17 Apr, 2023 03:32pm

Pakistan

Election funds issue: Supreme Court’s deadline expires today

Court had summoned officials from the finance ministry as well as the SBP

Updated 17 Apr, 2023 10:33am

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Govt says CJP can’t sit in decision over its law to cut his powers

PM Shehbaz-led govt and judiciary in new standoff amid economic turmoil

Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:42pm

Pakistan

Parliamentary committee formed to consider increasing ECP’s powers

ECP had asked the parliament to amend the act

Published 12 Apr, 2023 05:51pm

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No funds, security provided for Punjab elections, ECP tells court

A one-page report has been submitted in sealed envelop

Updated 11 Apr, 2023 08:29pm

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ECP calls meeting to discuss SC verdict

The ECP has been ordered to hold elections on May 14

Published 04 Apr, 2023 07:09pm

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Alvi tells Shehbaz to provide assistance for elections

Says Shehbaz is responsible for guarding human and fundamental rights

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 08:15pm

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PTI to challenge election delay before Supreme Court today

Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry say the petition will be filed tomorrow

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:21am

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ECP delays Punjab elections to October 8, Imran decries ‘reign of terror’

Elestions were scheduled for April 30

Updated 23 Mar, 2023 12:52am

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Can’t understand why COAS is backing PDM: Imran Khan

Says government won’t last a single day without establishment

Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:15am

Pakistan

Fool-proof security for elections not possible, ECP told

Interior secretary says army cannot provide security for elections

Updated 14 Mar, 2023 09:02pm

Pakistan

Senate body unanimously passes ‘The Election (Amendment) Bill, 2023’

Deletes Fata as it no longer exists

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:23am

Pakistan

Country not safe enough for elections, warn agencies

ECP summons meeting of delegates on security next week, defence ministry officials also invited

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 09:55am

Pakistan

Fate of Punjab, KP elections hangs in balance

Finance secretary expresses difficulties in providing funds for polls

Updated 10 Mar, 2023 12:09pm

Pakistan

ECP announces schedule for Punjab election, KP plans still in limbo

The Supreme Court has ordered that elections should not go beyond 90 days

Published 09 Mar, 2023 12:02am

Pakistan

Judges should dissociate themselves from 4-3 interpretation: Aitezaz

Adds that it is beyond doubt that bench had five members.

Published 02 Mar, 2023 10:52pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan misusing interim bail in prohibited funding case, claims FIA

Seeks formation of medical board for examination of Imran Khan

Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:50pm

Pakistan

PPP, PMLN and JUI-F object to 2 judges in election delay case

SC resumes hearings

Updated 24 Feb, 2023 02:59pm

Pakistan

Rana Sanaullah hints at impeachment of President Alvi

Some people believe president overtepped his authority by announcing election dates

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 10:20am

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President Alvi announces election date for Punjab, KP without consulting ECP

General elections for the provincial assemblies will be held on April 9

Updated 20 Feb, 2023 06:41pm

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ECP excuses itself from President Alvi’s election meeting

President Aliv had invited the ECP to discuss election date

Updated 19 Feb, 2023 03:42pm

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Election Commission expresses ‘disappointment’ at the president’s language

The president had criticised the commission's 'apathy'

Published 18 Feb, 2023 02:26pm

Pakistan

President invites ECP for consultation to call elections

The president has also expressed displeasure that earlier letters have not been answered

Published 17 Feb, 2023 04:18pm

Pakistan

Governor challenges LHC verdict on election date

The court had ordered elections to be announced immediately

Published 16 Feb, 2023 03:46pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan battles courts to stay out of jail

Loses bail in one case, summoned in another; IHC intervenes in his favour

Updated 17 Feb, 2023 12:19am

Pakistan

Fawad still wary of ECP’s intentions

Repeats use of word munshi for ECP officials

Published 12 Feb, 2023 11:24am