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Process to elect NA speaker begins

ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):The process to elect the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) commenced here Friday. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) nominated Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while Sunni Ittehad Council’s Malik Aamir Dogar is contesting for the slot of Speaker. Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf called on the… Continue reading Process to elect NA speaker begins

Nawaz Sharif’s election petition turned down by ECP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday rejected the election petition of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif requesting a re-election in NA-15, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The returning officer for NA-15 Mansehra presented a report to the ECP bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. According to the report, the… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif’s election petition turned down by ECP

Parliamentary representation key for reserved seats allocation: Tarar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Azam Nazir Tarar, leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Tuesday said that only political parties with representation in the Parliament could qualify for the allocation of reserved minority and women seats.              Talking to media outside Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Azam Nazir Tarar pointed out… Continue reading Parliamentary representation key for reserved seats allocation: Tarar

General Elections in Belarus; National Assembly, various councils members elected in Single Day Voting

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Deputies of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the eighth convocation and local Councils of Deputies of the twenty-ninth convocation were elected. The registration of candidates for deputies ended on January 30, received a press release from Belarus Embassy here on Monday. The campaign period was held from January… Continue reading General Elections in Belarus; National Assembly, various councils members elected in Single Day Voting

ECP allocates KP, NA women’s seats to parties based on election results

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification distributing special women’s seats in the National Assembly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa among different political parties based on the proportion of seats won by each party in the National Assembly elections held on February 8. According to the notification, Shaista Khan from the… Continue reading ECP allocates KP, NA women’s seats to parties based on election results

CM Sindh election to be held on Monday

KARACHI, Feb 24 (APP):The election of the Sindh Chief Minister for the next five years will be held in the Sindh Assembly session here on Monday (February 26). According to the schedule issued here by the provincial Assembly Secretariat, nomination papers will be issued and received on Sunday, and the final list of the interested… Continue reading CM Sindh election to be held on Monday

ECP notifies 10 more names of winning candidates for KP assembly

PESHAWAR, Feb 23 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday notified 10 more names of winning candidates for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly According to a notification, independent candidate PPP Kiramat Ullah Khan was declared successful from PK-72 Peshawar-I, PTIP candidate Arbab Muhammad Waseem Khan from PK-73 Peshawar-II, JUIF candidate Ijaz Muhammad PK-74 Peshawar-III, ANP candidate Arbab… Continue reading ECP notifies 10 more names of winning candidates for KP assembly

ECP allocates Punjab’s reserved NA women seats

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the allotment of 20 reserved seats for women in the National Assembly from Punjab, with the majority going to the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N). The ECP spokesperson mentioned that the commission is currently reviewing the issue concerning the allocation of reserved seats for… Continue reading ECP allocates Punjab’s reserved NA women seats

IHC sends Aleem Khan’s victory case back to ECP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has referred the matter back to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the case against the victory notification of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party’s leader Aleem Khan from NA-117. Chief Justice IHC, Amir Farooq heard the plea against the victory notification on Wednesday and sent the case back to… Continue reading IHC sends Aleem Khan’s victory case back to ECP

Senators demand probe for fair elections, respect of public mandate

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The members of the Upper House of the Parliament on Tuesday demanded the forum to hold a probe of the general elections results to ensure free and fair polls and establish respect for public mandate. The Senators while addressing the adjournment motion moved by Senators Muhammad Tahir Bizinjo, Sardar Muhammad Shafiq Tareen,… Continue reading Senators demand probe for fair elections, respect of public mandate

Candidates for reserved seats of female, minority asked to submit election expenses by Feb 21

PESHAWAR, Feb 20 (APP):All the candidates for reserved seats of female and minority in both national and provincial assemblies have been asked to submit their election expenses with concerned Returning Officer by February 21. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reminded all the candidates of reserved seats for… Continue reading Candidates for reserved seats of female, minority asked to submit election expenses by Feb 21

EC announced names of 91 successful candidates in KP

PESHAWAR, Feb 18 (APP):The Provincial Election Commission on Sunday announced the names of the successful candidates of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly here. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission has been released the list of all successful 91 candidates after holding the election on Feb 8, 2024, said the notification. However, the announcement of… Continue reading EC announced names of 91 successful candidates in KP

Wheel jam strike of four alliance failed: Achakzai

QUETTA, Feb 18 (APP):Caretaker Provincial Information Minister Balochistan Jan Achakzai on Sunday said that the wheel jam strike of the alliance of 4 parties has failed.   ” All major highways are open. Traffic is light on some national highways due to Sunday”, he said in a statement issued here. He deplored that Sardars and… Continue reading Wheel jam strike of four alliance failed: Achakzai

Election Commission rejects Rawalpindi commissioner’s rigging claims

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has flatly rejected the rigging allegations put forth by Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chatta against the Election Commission and the Chief Election Commissioner. The spokesperson said in a statement that neither the ECP nor any of its officials instructed the Rawalpindi commissioner to change election results… Continue reading Election Commission rejects Rawalpindi commissioner’s rigging claims

SC to hear petition against general elections on Feb 19

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan would hear the case on February 19, seeking to declare general elections of February 8, as void. The registrar office of the top court has issued the cause list. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa would preside the hearing while Justice Muhammad… Continue reading SC to hear petition against general elections on Feb 19

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