Rawalpindi commissioner says poll results ‘manipulated’ under his watch; ECP rejects claims – Pakistan
Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha made explosive claims on Saturday, asserting that the results of the February 8 general elections were “manipulated” under his watch. He also resigned from his position. Speaking to reporters outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chatha said, “I am taking responsibilty for all this wrongdoing.” He alleged that the chief election […]
ECP power to withdraw electoral symbol challenged – Pakistan
LAHORE: The powers of the ECP to withdraw the electoral symbol of a political party has been challenged before the Lahore High Court. Munir Ahmad, a lawyer, filed a ‘public interest’ petition through advocate Azhar Siddique and assailed the vires of Section 215 of the Elections Act 2017, which provides for eligibility of a party […]
ECP rejects Nawaz’s plea against Mansehra defeat – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The ECP has rejected PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif’s plea challenging his defeat on NA-15 Mansehra-Torghar. PTI-backed Shahzada Gustasup Khan defeated Mr Sharif with a margin of over 25,000 votes on February 8. The former secured 105,249 votes, while Mr Sharif bagged 80,382 votes, according to ECP’s provisional results. The PML-N supremo had challenged […]
ECP notifies victories of Sharif family, other party members – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued victory notifications of a dozen members of the National Assembly including Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader Nawaz Sharif and three other members of his family. As per the ECP’s notification the former prime minister has been declared a returned candidate from NA-130 (Lahore), […]
Accuracy, not speed, vital in result tabulation, says ECP – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following days of severe criticism over the delay in the announcement of poll results, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has defended itself, saying a litany of security and logistical challenges impeded the process. For four days since Feb 8, mum was the word from the commission as people waited for the final consolidated […]
PTI strategies govt formation at Centre, Punjab, K-P
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is formulating a plan to form government in Centre, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amidst the rise of its backed independent candidates as leading contenders in the general elections held on Feb 8. A statement issued after the party’s core committee on Monday stated that specialised committees entrusted with the responsibility […]
Unified govt to represent Pakistan’s diverse policy: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said Pakistan’s diverse polity and pluralism will be “well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces” imbibed with national purpose. “Pakistan’s diverse polity and pluralism will be well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces imbibed with national purpose. Elections and […]
Journalists censure ECP for ‘farcical failure’ in delivering results, laud PTI for demonstrating ‘power of vote’
Meher Bokhari urges CEC Raja to resign, while Zarrar Khuhro says all evidence points to one logical conclusion. Despite the suspension of cellular service, internet outage, sporadic violence and complaints of mismanagement — including delayed starts at some polling stations — Pakistanis voted in general elections 2024 on Thursday. Ahead of the polls, Chief Election […]
IHC refers 5pc women quota violation case back to ECP – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Justice Aamer Farooq sent the case regarding the violation of 5pc general seats quota for women by political parties back to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday. The chief justice said that general elections were due on Thursday (today), and these cannot be stopped. He directed the ECP […]
Election campaign culminates today
ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for Thursday, February 8, Tuesday (today) marks the culmination of an intense campaign period as political parties and candidates make their final push to sway voters. As per the election schedule, the political parties and candidates are required to wrap up their campaigns by midnight tonight. […]