Tag: Election
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Imran Khan Takes Legal Action Against Election Rigging
Imran Khan has taken a significant step by lodging a petition in the Supreme Court to address the alleged election rigging and advocate for a comprehensive investigation into the manipulation of election outcomes through the establishment of a judicial commission. Imran Khan, along with the PTI, has emphasized the necessity of forming an impartial judicial…
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Presidential Election in Pakistan: Powers and Processes
The President of Pakistan holds significant powers and responsibilities, including the ability to make laws through ordinances, dissolve the National Assembly, and perform various legislative and judiciary functions. The current presidential election in Pakistan is marked by political tension and a critical step in the democratic process. Arif Alvi is completing his tenure as the…
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What is the ECP role in ensuring fair Elections?
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) plays a crucial role in ensuring fair elections in the country. As an independent, autonomous, permanent, and constitutionally established federal body, the ECP is responsible for organizing just, fair, and by the law, and guarding against corrupt practices. The ECP’s role in ensuring fair elections includes: Preparing electoral rolls: The…
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Objections Raised Against Maryam’s Nomination Papers
A citizen has raised objections to the nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz in Sargodha’s PP-80. The challenger has claimed that Maryam Nawaz’s signature on the nomination papers is fake and that she has been convicted in several cases. The citizen has urged the returning officer to reject her nomination papers…
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ECP Issues Strict Directives for Fair Elections
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 has been imposed to prevent government…
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Pakistan’s Election Deadline: Nomination Papers Filed
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has marked the culmination of the nomination paper filing period for the upcoming general election on February 8. The initial deadline, set for December 20, was extended to facilitate political parties in response to their requests. With just over a month left for the polls, the electoral watchdog shifted…
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Zardari’s Pragmatic Stance: Potential Election Delays
In a candid interview, former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari expressed a pragmatic stance on the possibility of delaying the upcoming general elections by eight to ten days. Zardari contends that external factors such as adverse weather conditions or security concerns, particularly in the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA),…
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Karachi Gears Up for Local Government By-Elections
The vibrant city of Karachi is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host a significant event in its local governance – the local government by-elections. A total of nine vacant seats are up for grabs, drawing the participation of 54 candidates, including notable figures like the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Karachi. This electoral…
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Pakistan’s Delimitation Sparks Concern
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 prescribed 10 percent limit. The ECP unveiled this…