CEC dismisses speculation of foreign ambassador appointment

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Thursday rejected the unfounded rumors of being appointed as an ambassador for a foreign country, clarifying that neither has the government made any offer nor does he have any intention of accepting such a position. A spokesperson of the ECP stated in a press release… Continue reading CEC dismisses speculation of foreign ambassador appointment

ECP rejects SIC’s request for reserved seats allocation

ISLAMABAD, Mar 04 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea for allocation of minority and women reserve seats in the National and provincial assemblies. A five-member ECP bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, firmly stated that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is… Continue reading ECP rejects SIC’s request for reserved seats allocation

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Election oversight committee head briefs CEC on polls preparations

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Communications, Railways, and Maritime Affairs Shahid Ashraf Tarar, serving as the convener of the Election Oversight Committee, discussed election preparations with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan and briefed him about upcoming polls arrangements of both federal and provincial governments. In the meeting held at the Election Commission Secretariat,… Continue reading Election oversight committee head briefs CEC on polls preparations

CEC for utilization of all available resource to ensure free, fair elections

KARACHI, Oct 17 (APP): Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, Tuesday stressed on utilization of all available resources for the peaceful conduct of elections and said that free, fair, and impartial polls will guarantee the strengthening of democracy in the country. The CEC while chairing a meeting held here at Sindh Secretariat to review arrangements… Continue reading CEC for utilization of all available resource to ensure free, fair elections

We have complete confidence in Chief Election Commissioner: Asif Zardari

KARACHI, Sep 09 (APP):The former Presiident Asif Ali Zardari has said that the Election Commission will conduct the general election according to the constitution.   He said, ‘We have complete confidence in the Chief Election Commissioner and all the members.’   The former President said that the election commission was bound to work on new… Continue reading We have complete confidence in Chief Election Commissioner: Asif Zardari

Voting for constitutional referendum continues with enthusiasm in Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, Apr 30 (APP):The voting for the constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan continues with enthusiasm on Sunday, which will be of extreme importance in determining the constitutional and political direction in the country. Today-on Sunday, at 08.00, the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the reform of the Constitution of the Republic began, Chairman of… Continue reading Voting for constitutional referendum continues with enthusiasm in Uzbekistan

44th death anniversary of former PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto observed across country

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP):The 44th martyrdom anniversary of founder- chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was observed today with great reverence and respect. In this connection, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) organized functions at district headquarters level across the country.Quran Khawani and fateha khawani were held in every part… Continue reading 44th death anniversary of former PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto observed across country

President invites Chief Election Commissioner for urgent meeting on polls

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday invited Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja for an urgent meeting on February 20 regarding consultations on date of general elections. The meeting, to be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, will discuss Section 57(1) of Elections Act, 2017 that provides that the President shall announce the… Continue reading President invites Chief Election Commissioner for urgent meeting on polls

President asks ECP to immediately announce poll date for provincial assemblies

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday, in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), asked an immediate announcement of the date of the elections. “The president has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately announce the date of elections for provincial assemblies as per Elections Act, 2017,” the… Continue reading President asks ECP to immediately announce poll date for provincial assemblies

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