ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):The polling for general election 2018 started on Wednesday throughout the country to elect candidates for National and provincial assemblies. The polling which was started at 8:00am will continue without any break till 6:pm. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed all arrangements to hold free, fair and transparent elections. Total… Continue reading Polling begins for general election 2018
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ECP establishes 85,307 polling stations across country
ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set up 85,307 polling stations in all four provinces and the federal capital to facilitate voters and to ensure better turnout on the polling day. According to an ECP official, total 23,424 male, 21,707 female, 40,133 combined and 43 improvised polling stations have been established… Continue reading ECP establishes 85,307 polling stations across country
Polling begins in Lahore
LAHORE, Jul 25 (APP):Polling for the 14 National Assembly (NA) and 30 provincial assembly seats began at 08:00 am in the provincial metropolis under partially cloudy skies with forecast forintermittent rains. The polling would continue uninterrupted till 1800 hours. No break will be observed to facilitate maximum voters. Long queues were seen outside the polling… Continue reading Polling begins in Lahore
Polling to elect 97MPAs, 51MNAs begins across KP
PESHAWAR, Jul 25 (APP):Polling to elect 97MPAs and 51MNAs from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province including recently merged seven tribal districts and six frontier regions began across the province amid tight security. The polling would continue from 08:00am to 06:00pm without any break. The electorates have started arriving their respective polling camps setup outside closure the polling… Continue reading Polling to elect 97MPAs, 51MNAs begins across KP
Caretaker govt playing impartial role for holding election: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Law, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar on Tuesday said the caretaker government was playing an impartial role for holding general election 2018 being conducted on Wednesday (tomorrow). People will elect their representatives for the new government through the power of vote, he said talking… Continue reading Caretaker govt playing impartial role for holding election: Ali Zafar
Pakistan,Turkmenistan share historical, religious linkages: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Minister for Energy Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said Pakistan and Turkmenistan shared historical and religious linkages as their brotherly relationship was deeply rooted in the heart of their people. Talking to Turkmen Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov here, he said Pakistan would like to enhance cooperation and collaboration with Turkmenistan in various… Continue reading Pakistan,Turkmenistan share historical, religious linkages: Ali Zafar
European Union Observers calls on DC
FAISALABAD, July 24 (APP)::A team of the European Union (EU) Observers visiting here to observe election process in the district called on Deputy Commissioner Syed Ahmed Fawad at his office on Tuesday. The delegation comprises Eva-Kristin Urestad Pedersen and Michal Nobis. The DC welcomed the observers and briefed them about details of administrative support for holding… Continue reading European Union Observers calls on DC
ECP appeals nation to come out on polling day, vote for strengthening democracy
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Babar Yaqoob Tuesday appealed the nation to come out on the polling day (July 25 – Wednesday) and exercise their legitimate right to vote for strengthening the democracy. Talking to media persons outside the ECP building he said, “All the doubts about not holding of… Continue reading ECP appeals nation to come out on polling day, vote for strengthening democracy
PM to cast vote at his home town Mingora
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk would cast his vote at his home town Mingora in Swat on election day, a brief statement issued by the PM Office here on Tuesday said.
ECP chief to visit polling stations in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Jul 24 (APP):Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Justice (retd) Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan would visit various polling stations in Rawalpindi to observe the polling process in connection with general election 2018. The chief election commissioner is scheduled to visit Divisional Public School, Dhoke Kala Khan, Shamshad (Number of polling stations 53 to 63… Continue reading ECP chief to visit polling stations in Rawalpindi
Ali Zafar inaugurates Election Media Center at PID
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, National Heritage and Law Affairs Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday inaugurated Media Center established at Press Information Department (PID) Islamabad to ensure maximum publicity and facilitate media in the coverage of general election 2018. The PID has established similar media centers at its Regional… Continue reading Ali Zafar inaugurates Election Media Center at PID
ECP establishes central control room
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday established central control room at its headquarters to collect and disseminate the results of general elections 2018 and managing other aspects of election activities. According to an official of ECP, the Commission has already established general election information centers in its provincial, regional… Continue reading ECP establishes central control room
Ensuring free elections sole purpose of caretaker government: Information Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said the sole purpose of the caretaker government was to ensure that people freely exercised their right to vote during General Election 2018 scheduled on Wednesday. “Our sole purpose is to ensure that you are able to freely exercise your… Continue reading Ensuring free elections sole purpose of caretaker government: Information Minister
Naval Chief calls on Commander Royal Navy of Oman
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Sultanate of Oman, Tuesday called on Commander Royal Navy of Oman Rear Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi and the Commandant of Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy separately. Upon arrival at the Royal Navy of Oman… Continue reading Naval Chief calls on Commander Royal Navy of Oman
General election 2018 significant in country’s political history of Pakistan: Zafar
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Law, Barrister Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said the general election 2018 was of great importance in the country’s political history. Pakistan’s destiny was in the hands of voters, who must use their right of franchise, he said in an interview with PTV World.… Continue reading General election 2018 significant in country’s political history of Pakistan: Zafar
Media asked to avoid airing results for one-hour after polling ends
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the media to avoid airing any unofficial result at least for one-hour after the voting process is over at polling stations. The ECP, in its Code of Conduct for coverage at the polling station and announcement of results, has asked broadcasters not to air… Continue reading Media asked to avoid airing results for one-hour after polling ends
PM invites Korean companies to benefit from Pakistan’s investment-friendly environment
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir ul Mulk on Tuesday invited the Korean companies to take full advantage of investment friendly environment of Pakistan. Talking to Kwak Seong Kyu, Ambassador of Republic of Korea, here at the PM Office, the Prime Minister said Pakistan valued its decades old friendly ties with Republic… Continue reading PM invites Korean companies to benefit from Pakistan’s investment-friendly environment
NACTA, SECP to increase collaboration on combating financing of terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday agreed to increase collaboration on combating financing of terrorism. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked by National Coordinator NACTA, Dr. Muhammad Suleman Khan and Chairman SECP, Shaukat Hussain here at NACTA Headquarters. Addressing… Continue reading NACTA, SECP to increase collaboration on combating financing of terrorism
PM stresses strong liaison among public bodies to remove bottlenecks in investment growth
ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP):Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Tuesday stressed strong coordination amongst the government bodies to maximum facilitate the businessmen to make investments in the country. Chairing a briefing on Board of Investment (BOI) here at the PM’s Office, the Prime Minister called for liaison among the federal and the provincial governments,… Continue reading PM stresses strong liaison among public bodies to remove bottlenecks in investment growth
All steps taken to ensure transparent, fair, free polls: ministers
LAHORE, Jul 24 (APP):Caretaker Home Minister Punjab Shaukat Javaid Tuesday said that the government has taken all steps to hold transparent, free and fair general election 2018. In a joint press conference with the caretaker Punjab Minister for Law, Finance and Excise & Taxation Zia Haider Rizvi here, the ministers said that the caretaker government… Continue reading All steps taken to ensure transparent, fair, free polls: ministers
