ECP suspends membership of 139 MNAs, MPAs, senators
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 139 lawmakers including MNAs for failing to submit their tax returns. Strict action was taken against members of the National and Provincial Assemblies, as well as senators. ECP has formally informed the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman
Election Commission summons Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif to appear on Nov 5
The Election Commission of Pakistan has summoned former Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif for hearings on electoral conduct issues scheduled for November 5. Cases regarding the electoral conduct have been forwarded against former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan and the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued
ECP receives request to de-seat MNA Adil Bazi amid party policy breach
Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has written another letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), requesting the disqualification of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) dissident member, Adil Bazi, and declaring his seat vacant. PML-N President Nawaz Sharif had previously sent a reference against Adil Bazi to
CJP seeks explanation on clarification by eight SC judges in reserved seats case
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has again expressed concern over a clarification issued by eight Supreme Court judges regarding the reserved seats case. The clarification, related to amendments in the Elections Act 2017, asserts that these amendments cannot override the apex court’s July 12 judgment on the
Imran Khan reaffirms no deal stance, ready to face prolonged imprisonment
Imran Khan stands firm against deal-making in Adiala Jail conversation During an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, the founder of PTI, Imran Khan, reiterated his refusal to engage in any deal-making, highlighting his commitment to Pakistan. “I am only speaking for Pakistan,” Khan stated, rejecting any notion of
17 of 23 election tribunals functional, 46% petitioners PTI-independent candidates: FAFEN report
WEB DESK: Following Pakistan’s general elections, a total of 377 election petitions challenging the outcomes of various National and Provincial Assembly constituencies have been submitted to 23 election tribunals. This was revealed by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its post-election observation report. These tribunals were appointed by
IHC rejects plea to disqualify Imran Khan over ‘Tyrian White Case’
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition seeking Imran Khan’s disqualification over allegations regarding his alleged daughter, Tyrian White. New Bench and Allegations A new bench, comprising Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz, heard the case. The petition accused Khan of
Declared winners of Islamabad NA had fewer Votes than runners-up: report
ISLAMABAD: A recent audit exposes startling revelations regarding Islamabad’s 2023 National Assembly elections. The audit, conducted by the Pattan-Coalition38, scrutinized the results of all three constituencies within the federal capital, uncovering significant inconsistencies between declared winners and actual vote counts. Furthermore, the audit which compared Form 45 (results compiled at
Bilawal, Aseefa’s Dubai assets declared to FBR, ECP: spokesperson
WEB DESK: In response to recent Dubai property leaks, a spokesperson for the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman has confirmed that all domestic and foreign assets owned by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari have been declared before the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
ECP raises seven objections to PTI’s intra-party elections, bat symbol restoration
Amidst the concerns, the ECP is seeking clarity on the PTI's stance regarding five specific requests related to intra-party elections.
