National
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a directive mandating all political parties participating in the upcoming 2024 general elections to ensure a minimum of 5% representation of women candidates in general seats. This directive, outlined in Section 206 of the Elections Act, of 2017, is a significant step
Government
As Pakistan prepares for its upcoming elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established stringent guidelines to ensure a transparent and fair electoral process. The ECP has enforced strict rules to maintain impartiality, prohibiting government officers and employees from engaging in election-related activities. A conditional ban on holidays
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has commenced the scrutiny of over 28,000 nomination papers submitted by candidates for the upcoming general and reserved seats of the national and provincial assemblies. The scrutiny process, which began on Monday, will continue until December 30, allowing the candidates, their proposers, and
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has entered into a collaborative effort with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). With the upcoming general elections on the horizon, sources reveal that the ECP will leverage NADRA's robust server infrastructure, as the commission currently lacks its own server dedicated
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Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has taken legal action by approaching the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to seek the suspension of his conviction in the Toshakhana case, which was handed down by the Islamabad sessions court on August 5. Imran Khan's legal
National
In a noteworthy development, the Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen), a vigilant monitoring group, has voiced concerns regarding the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) recently released preliminary delimitation list. According to Fafen, over one-fifth of the constituencies in the list exhibit a population variation exceeding the
National
In a significant stride towards the eagerly awaited elections in Pakistan, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken a substantial step by releasing the preliminary delimitation of constituencies. This development comes as part of the original delimitation schedule, initially announced by the ECP on August 17, shortly after the
Government
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has made a significant ruling in the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, rejecting an earlier verdict of the session court that declared the case maintainable for criminal proceedings. Chief Justice of the IHC, Aamer Farooq, ordered the session court to reevaluate
National
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that his government will step down before completing its tenure. Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the Government College Women's University in Sialkot, PM Shehbaz announced that an interim government will take over next month.
National
Prime Minister of Pakistan has stated that his government will complete its five-year term in August, shedding some light on the intentions of the ruling party regarding elections in the country this year. However, the exact timing of the polls remains uncertain. PM Shehbaz mentioned that the elections would
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a directive to political parties, urging them to submit applications for the allocation of election symbols in preparation for the upcoming general polls in the country, anticipated to take place after October. According to the ECP, parties are required to submit their
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken a significant step by issuing production orders for the arrested representatives of local bodies. In an effort to ensure that no one is deprived of their right to vote, the ECP has called for these individuals to be brought to the polling