Tag: Election Commission

PHC disposes of Ali Amin’s writ petition in alleged rigging case

PESHAWAR, Apr 23 (APP):The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday disposed of a writ petition of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur in a case of alleged rigging in elections after JUIF withdrew its application from the Election Commission. A two-member bench of PHC comprising Justice Syed Muhammad Attiq Shah and Justice Khurshid Iqbal… Continue reading PHC disposes of Ali Amin’s writ petition in alleged rigging case

ECP seeks report of blank Form 45 signatures allegations

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought a report from the Provincial Election Commissioner of Punjab concerning the issue of polling agents from PP-149, Lahore being asked to sign blank Form 45. An ECP spokesperson told on Sunday that the Commission has taken notice of the Presiding Officer obtaining signatures… Continue reading ECP seeks report of blank Form 45 signatures allegations

Elections to 12 seats of Senate from Sindh tomorrow

KARACHI, Apr 01 (APP): The Provincial Election Commission of Sindh has said that the elections to twelve seats of Senate from Sindh will be held on April 02, tomorrow. Nineteen candidates will be contesting elections to 12 seats including seven general seats, two women, two technocrats/ulema and one seat of minorities. The polling process will… Continue reading Elections to 12 seats of Senate from Sindh tomorrow

KP EC issues clarification on statement of KP assembly speaker

PESHAWAR, Apr 01 (APP):The spokesperson of Provincial Election Commissioner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday issued clarification on the statement made by the Speaker KP Assembly regarding Senate Election 2024. He said that on March 10, 2024, the announcement of the appointment of the returning officer was shared with the secretary of the provincial assembly and on… Continue reading KP EC issues clarification on statement of KP assembly speaker

Last day for withdrawal of Senate candidates tomorrow

KARACHI, Mar 26 (APP):The Provincial Election Commission of Sindh has said that tomorrow is the last day for the withdrawal of candidates for the Senate elections 2024.  In all 35 candidates have submitted their forms for 12 seats of the Senate from Sindh. The elections are being held for 7 general, 2 technocrat, 2 women… Continue reading Last day for withdrawal of Senate candidates tomorrow

PHC issues detailed judgment on allocation reserved seats

PESHAWAR, Mar 25 (APP):The Peshawar High Court on Monday issued a 30-page detailed judgment in the case filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) regarding allotment of reserved seats and rejected the petition of SIC. A five-member bench of the Peshawar High Court gave a brief verdict on March 14 while the judgment was written… Continue reading PHC issues detailed judgment on allocation reserved seats

ECP constitutes Appellate Tribunals to resolve by-election nomination disputes

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has constituted appellate tribunals to address appeals regarding the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers submitted by candidates for the by-elections being held on April 21. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, three judges of Appellate Tribunal will hear appeals in two provincial… Continue reading ECP constitutes Appellate Tribunals to resolve by-election nomination disputes

Provincial Election Commission Farid Ahmed Afridi checking document peppers of candidates submitted for senate general election in last date at Election Office

APP56-190324 QUETTA: March 19 - Provincial Election Commission Farid Ahmed Afridi checking document peppers of candidates submitted for senate general election in last date at Election Office. APP/MNN/ABB
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ECP orders acceptance of Qaisera Elahi’s nomination papers for PP-32

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday instructed the Returning Officer (RO) of Gujrat, to immediately accept the nomination papers of four candidates, including Qaisera Elahi, the wife of former chief minister Pervaz Elahi. The candidates filed complaints stating that the Returning Officer was not present when they attempted to submit… Continue reading ECP orders acceptance of Qaisera Elahi’s nomination papers for PP-32

Saturday last day to submit nomination papers for Senate Elections

PESHAWAR, Mar 16 (APP):Saturday is the last day for the submission of nomination papers for the Senate Elections and so far eight candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have submitted their nomination papers for Technocrat seats, said the spokesperson of the Provincial Election Commission. He said that more than 50 candidates have submitted papers for Senate Elections.… Continue reading Saturday last day to submit nomination papers for Senate Elections

ECP notified individuals members of NA: Speaker

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, said on Friday that all the individuals, notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as Members of the National Assembly, are members of the House. In a ruling, the speaker emphasized “The National Assembly followed the notification issued by the ECP. All the members who… Continue reading ECP notified individuals members of NA: Speaker

ECP issues list of reserved seats for women, minorities in PA

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday issued the list of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday. According to ECP spokesperson, the PML-N has secured 36 seats for women, PPP obtained three, while PML-Q secured two seats, and one seat has been allocated to a… Continue reading ECP issues list of reserved seats for women, minorities in PA

EC notifies names of candidates returned from PK-20, PK-21

PESHAWAR, Feb 20 (APP):The Election Commission (EC) of Pakistan has notified the names of candidates returned on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly constituencies including PK-20 Bajaur II and PK-21 Bajaur III. According to the notification, Anwar Zeb Khan and Ajmal Khan have been returned on Bajaur PK-20 and PK-21respectively. Anwar Zeb Khan secured 12917 votes while… Continue reading EC notifies names of candidates returned from PK-20, PK-21

Salman Raja using pressure tactics: Aoun Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) leader Aoun Chaudhry on Friday alleged that his rival independent candidate Salman Akram Raja was using pressure tactics to get himself notified as the winner in the NA-128 Lahore election. Salman Raja even attacked the office of returning officer for the purpose, he claimed while addressing a press conference.… Continue reading Salman Raja using pressure tactics: Aoun Chaudhry

Re-polling held in polling station of Ghotki’s PS-18: ECP

KARACHI, Feb 15 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said the polling was held at polling station No.162 of PS-18 Ghotki in a peaceful manner. In a statement, ECP spokesman rejected the media reports regarding halt in polling process and said that such rumours are baseless. According to Returning officer of PS-18 polling process… Continue reading Re-polling held in polling station of Ghotki’s PS-18: ECP

ECP notifies elections in six polling stations of NA-43 Tank on Feb 17

PESHAWAR, Feb 14 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been notified to hold elections in six polling stations of NA-43 Tank on February 17. A press release issued here Wednesday said that polling was postponed in the six polling stations due to the law and order situation. The ECP directed the Chief Secretary… Continue reading ECP notifies elections in six polling stations of NA-43 Tank on Feb 17

IHC seeks comments from ECP in pleas challenging elections results

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices to Election Commission of Pakistan seeking its comments in  petition against the notifications about the election results of NA-46, NA-47 and NA-48 Islamabad. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the cases filed by PTI candidates including Ali Bokhari Advocate, Shoaib Shaheen and Aamer Mughal.… Continue reading IHC seeks comments from ECP in pleas challenging elections results

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