ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP):Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Babar Yaqoob Thursday said that security personnel, to be deployed inside and outside polling stations on the Election Day, would have no direct or indirect role in compiling and dispatching process of election results to the commission. Addressing a press conference, he categorically stated that… Continue reading Army deployment only meant for providing security at polling stations: ECP Secy
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ECP clarifies news item published in section of press
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday clarified a news item published in section of press regarding violation of 5 percent women quota by the political parties. In a statement ECP said that “a total 120 political parties have registered with ECP and election symbols allotted to 107 political parties”.… Continue reading ECP clarifies news item published in section of press
PML-N leaders, workers to receive Nawaz at the airport: Shehbaz
LAHORE, Jul 12 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Nawaz Sharif would be received at Lahore Airport on his arrival from London on Friday. Addressing a news conference at the PML-N Model Town Secretariat he said he would lead a rally from the Muslim Masjid, Lohari, to the Lahore… Continue reading PML-N leaders, workers to receive Nawaz at the airport: Shehbaz
Pakistan deploys its first ever Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP):Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF visited Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during first Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) deployment instituted recently by the Pakistan Navy. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Navy it has deployed its first ever navy ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region. The… Continue reading Pakistan deploys its first ever Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden Southern Red Sea Region
Punjab govt has made security arrangements for July 13: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Ali Zafar here on Thursday said caretaker government in Punjab had made security arrangements for Nawaz Sharif’s arrival keeping in view the ground realities to maintain peace on July 13. “We need to balance this situation,” he said talking to media persons after attending the… Continue reading Punjab govt has made security arrangements for July 13: Ali Zafar
PPP won’t boycott elections: Zardari
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari Thursday ruled out that his party had planned to boycott elections saying it was not a solution to the prevailing issues. In an interview with a private news channel he claimed it was not a time to hold politicians accountable. “It’s election time.” Zardari… Continue reading PPP won’t boycott elections: Zardari
COAS condoles with Bilour family
PESHAWAR, July 12 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited Peshawar and met Bilour family to condole martyrdom of Haroon Bilour. Talking to the family members, he said, “Bilour family has stood firm in war against terrorism with great sacrifices during national effort. We have come a long way in… Continue reading COAS condoles with Bilour family
A cut-throat competition expected in 21 constituencies of Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):A cut-throat competition is expected in 21 constituencies of Karachi’s five districts where 346 heavyweights are trying their luck to step in the political battlefield on July 25. According to Election Commission of Pakistan, around 21,007,186 voters are registered in the city, out of which 4,588,233 are male and 3,518,953 females.… Continue reading A cut-throat competition expected in 21 constituencies of Karachi
Pakistan envoy calls on foreign minister of Trinidad & Tobago
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Tariq Azim Khan, concurrently accredited to Trinidad and Tobago, called on Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Senator Dennis Moses at Port of Spain on Thursday. The High Commissioner gave a detailed briefing on social, political and economic developments taking place in Pakistan and said that… Continue reading Pakistan envoy calls on foreign minister of Trinidad & Tobago
PML-N to win more seats in election 2018 as compared to 2013: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal Thursday claimed his party would win more seats in the general election 2018 as compared to 2013. The PML-N would get votes on the basis of performance and prudent policies executed in the last government, he said talking to PTV. Ahsan Iqbal claimed, ”I… Continue reading PML-N to win more seats in election 2018 as compared to 2013: Ahsan
PPP has reservations over electioneering process: Sherry
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Leader of the Opposition in Senate, Sherry Rehman on Thursday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had reservations over holding of free, fair and transparent elections alleging efforts were underway to influence the elections. Speaking on a point of order in Senate, she alleged security was not being provided to candidates, and… Continue reading PPP has reservations over electioneering process: Sherry
Contingency plan in place for Sharif’s arrival
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Barrister Ali Zafar on Thursday said that arrangements were in place to deal with any situation arising out of Nawaz Sharif’s arrival in Pakistan. “National Accountability Bureau’s team and the Punjab Government have made arrangements to deal with the situation. It is their responsibility… Continue reading Contingency plan in place for Sharif’s arrival
ECP suspended power of local government functionaries
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday clarified that the powers of local government functionaries have been suspended till July 25. In this regard ECP has issued a notification that all local government functionaries will remain suspended till July 25. In a clarification issued here said that the decision was… Continue reading ECP suspended power of local government functionaries
ECP directs PEMRA to issue notices to media channels violating code of ethics
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday has directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to issue show cause notices to media channels telecasting political parties’ advertisements violating code of ethics. According to an official message, PEMRA officials briefed Chief Election Commissioner Justice (R) Sardar Muhammad Raza regarding the matter. Chief Election… Continue reading ECP directs PEMRA to issue notices to media channels violating code of ethics
Rangers being deployed to ensure Balochistan share of water, Senate told
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Power Barrister Ali Zafar Thursday said Rangers were being deployed in Sindh, Balochistan to ensure the supply of water to Balochistan according to its share. Responding to a point of order of Dr Jehanzeb Jamaldeni regarding unfair distribution of water by IRSA to Balochistan, he said Balochistan was… Continue reading Rangers being deployed to ensure Balochistan share of water, Senate told
Pakistan to file 2nd counter rejoinder in Jhadav’s case on July 17: FO
ISLAMABAD, July12 (APP):Pakistan, on July 17, is filing the second counter rejoinder in International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of Indian spy Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, Foreign Office Thursday said. “Our team has prepared a comprehensive reply to Indian rejoinder, which will be filed on July 17,” Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal… Continue reading Pakistan to file 2nd counter rejoinder in Jhadav’s case on July 17: FO
NAB KP summons Imran Khan in chopper scam case on July 18
PESHAWAR, Jul 12 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) KP summoned Chairman PTI Imran Khan in helicopter scandal case on July 18, Salma Begum a spokesperson for the NAB KP told APP. Chairman NAB Justice ® Javed Iqbal accepted the appeal of the NAB KP and allowed investigation into the matter. Imran Khan has been charged… Continue reading NAB KP summons Imran Khan in chopper scam case on July 18
Strong character, high moral values essential for building a strong nation: President
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Thursday said apart from attaining high standards of education, strong character and high morals were the vital elements required for the progress and development of a nation. Addressing a ceremony here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to distribute awards and certificates amongst the outstanding students of Federal Board of Intermediate and… Continue reading Strong character, high moral values essential for building a strong nation: President
PM directs foolproof security for candidates, political leadership
PESHAWAR, Jul 12 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Thursday directed for providing foolproof security to candidates, contesting the general election, including the political leadership, to avoid Peshawar like gory incidents in future. The prime minister issued the directive during a meeting with Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Governor Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and caretaker Chief Minister… Continue reading PM directs foolproof security for candidates, political leadership
Neither summoned Zardari, Talpur nor directed to put name on ECL: CJ
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Chief Justice, Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday said that court neither summoned Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur in personal capacity nor ordered for their names to be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL). A two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, resumed… Continue reading Neither summoned Zardari, Talpur nor directed to put name on ECL: CJ
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