US calls for 'timely, free and fair' elections in Pakistan amid expected delay in polls
1 year, 3 months ago

US calls for 'timely, free and fair' elections in Pakistan amid expected delay in polls

India TV News  

The United States on Tuesday has urged Pakistan to hold 'timely, free and fair' elections that were earlier scheduled for later this year in the cash-strapped country but are likely to get postponed following the approval of a new census and drawing of new constituency boundaries. US acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland spoke to Pakistan's interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday and congratulated him on his appointment, according to a press release by the State Department. Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed the importance of timely, free and fair elections in a manner consistent with Pakistan’s laws and constitution," read the release. Expected delay in Pakistan national polls The Election Commission of Pakistan earlier announced the schedule of new delimitations to be carried out as per the new census. According to Khan's then-principal secretary Azam Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief was allegedly “euphoric” after seeing the cipher and decided to use it to build an “anti-establishment narrative” on the back of a "blunder" committed by the US.

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Pakistan election commission to implement SC order on reserved seats to Imran Khan's party
5 months ago

Pakistan election commission to implement SC order on reserved seats to Imran Khan's party

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s election commission will implement the Supreme Court’s order on allotting reserved seats to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party, a media report said on Saturday, a decision which will allow the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to become the largest party in Parliament. Last week, a 13-member full bench of the Supreme Court, in a key 8-5 judgment, ruled that 71-year-old …

Pakistan by-elections: Polling begins on 21 national and provincial seats amid internet curbs
8 months ago

Pakistan by-elections: Polling begins on 21 national and provincial seats amid internet curbs

India TV News  

Islamabad: Polling began on Sunday on 21 national and provincial seats in the by-elections in Pakistan amidst tight security and suspension of cellular and internet services in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan to maintain law. Apart from these, candidates who won more than one seat opted for only one after the elections, leaving the Election Commission of Pakistan to …

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9

Live Mint  

Still struggling to address the rigging allegations after general elections in the country, Pakistan is now gearing up to elect the new president by March 9. The Election Commission of Pakistan is set to hold an election for the office of the country’s president by March 9, two days before the retirement of half of the senators after completing their …

Pakistan election 2024 | Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto blames PML-N for delay in govt formation
10 months ago

Pakistan election 2024 | Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto blames PML-N for delay in govt formation

The Hindu  

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he foresees a "stalemate" in the formation of a coalition government in Pakistan “if someone is not ready to change their stance” on February 20, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape. Mr. Bhutto-Zardari made these remarks after the latest round of talks between the top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples’ …

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points
10 months, 1 week ago

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points

Live Mint  

Uncertainty over the new Pakistan government looms large as no political party won a clear majority in Parliament in the February 8 polls. While the Election Commission of Pakistan is yet to declare official results, Pakistani media show Independent candidates, backed by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, leading the race. PTI-backed candidates have so far won 93 seats, …

From Pak Army, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan to rigging claims
10 months, 2 weeks ago

From Pak Army, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan to rigging claims

Live Mint  

As the counting of votes continued in Pakistan on Saturday, former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan on Friday both declared victory in elections marred by delayed results and militant attacks, throwing the country into further political turmoil. 3) The main battle was between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party and candidates backed by ex-prime …

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead

Firstpost  

Almost 24 hours have gone by, but a clear result of Pakistan elections 2024 is yet to be declared. Results of over 100 seats have been announced and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had an edge, as per local media. In Pakistan polls 2024, voting was held for 266 National Assembly seats out of 336, but polling …

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform

Live Mint  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large …

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues

Al Jazeera  

Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Here are some global reactions to events so far: United States The US Department of State has said it is looking forward to “timely, complete election results” from Pakistan reflecting the will of its people. “The UK urges authorities in Pakistan to uphold fundamental …

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on February 8 claimed that polling in several areas of Pakistan's Punjab province of Pakistan began on February 8 without the presence of its agents, some of whom were picked by the police to make rigging easier in the elections. Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates are contesting the polls independently after the Supreme …

Decoding Pakistan Elections 2024: Insights into Voter Demographics, Candidates, and Key Battlegrounds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Decoding Pakistan Elections 2024: Insights into Voter Demographics, Candidates, and Key Battlegrounds

News 18  

As Pakistan prepares for its third consecutive transition between civilian governments amidst violence and allegations of poll rigging, we take a look at the electoral landscape of the fifth-most populous country. The general election in 2024 covers four provinces, one federal territory, 146 districts, 266 general National Assembly seats and 593 general Provincial Assembly seats. As per the census results, …

Pakistan election 2024 in numbers: Facts that you must know
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024 in numbers: Facts that you must know

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan began voting in national and state legislatures on Thursday, February 8, amid several challenges, including widening polarisation and violence, facing the yet-to-be-elected government. Policemen stand guard outside a polling station before the start of voting in Pakistan's national elections in Lahore. Here are some of the facts about Pakistan election 2024: A total of 128 million people are eligible …

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Pakistan's 12th general elections were held on Thursday, and the polling commenced at 8 am local time. The Pakistan Muslim League of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif is tipped to be the single-largest party in the 336-seat National Assembly, while Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party is projected to be a distant second, followed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of …

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Highlights: PTI-backed candidates put up valiant effort despite all odds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Highlights: PTI-backed candidates put up valiant effort despite all odds

India TV News  

Pakistan Elections 2024 LIVE: Pakistan voted on Thursday in an election scarred by rising militant attacks, an economic crisis and a deeply polarised political environment, and many analysts believe no clear winner may emerge. The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party won the last national election, …

Imran Khan's party-backed candidates pose challenge to Sharif's party in Pak polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's party-backed candidates pose challenge to Sharif's party in Pak polls

India Today  

Jailed ex-premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed independents were Thursday posing a tough challenge to candidates from three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s party in the crucial Punjab province, according to initial trends of the general elections marred by sporadic violence. The Election Commission of Pakistan had deprived the jailed 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician’s party of the electoral symbol of ‘bat’ …

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria

Firstpost  

“…It is said that it will possibly be a selection of Nawaz Sharif and his PMLN party, I think that is a widespread expectation, and that’s fairly accurate…,” said former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria on Wednesday said that neighbouring country’s 8 February elections are not just the …

Pakistan Elections and the Big Legitimacy Question Mark - News18
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections and the Big Legitimacy Question Mark - News18

News 18  

An air of the surreal dominates the discourse in Pakistan’s February 8 elections. After the army blessed thrice elected former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s return from almost four years of exile in the UK and the judiciary followed suit, giving quick relief in cases against him, reducing also a life disqualification to five years, the PML-N seems poised to recover …

Pakistan Elections US To Closely Monitor Pakistan Elections Concerns Over Over Curbs On Freedom Expression Assembly Associations
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections US To Closely Monitor Pakistan Elections Concerns Over Over Curbs On Freedom Expression Assembly Associations

ABP News  

Washington: The United States is closely monitoring Pakistan’s electoral process, an official of the US State Department has said, observing that it has concerns over the infringement with respect for freedom of expression, assembly, and associations. Speaking at his regular press briefing, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that it wants the broad participation of the people of …

How are elections in Pakistan different from India? EXPLAINED
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How are elections in Pakistan different from India? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Pakistan is going to polls on Thursday amid concerns over a protracted economic crisis, threats of violence from militant outfits and a military-backed crackdown on jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan as well as his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. According to the data released by the Pakistan Election Commission, at least 44 political parties are vying for a share of …

The Pakistan women barred from voting by their husbands
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Pakistan women barred from voting by their husbands

New Indian Express  

DHURNAL: Perched on her traditional charpai bed, Naeem Kausir says she would like to vote in Pakistan's upcoming election -- if only the men in her family would let her. "Several years ago, during a period of low literacy rates, a council chairman decreed that if men went out to vote, and women followed suit, who would manage the household …

Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers

Al Jazeera  

On February 8, as Pakistan votes in national and provincial elections, the country’s democracy will face its latest test. In all, 128 million people registered to vote in the elections to pick 266 representatives on February 8, forming the 16th parliament in a first-past-the-post system. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been barred from using …

General elections in Pakistan to take place on February 8
10 months, 3 weeks ago

General elections in Pakistan to take place on February 8

The Hindu  

Despite increasing poll-related violence and security challenges, Chief Election Commissioner Sikanadar Sultan Raja and Pakistan’s acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz on February 1 dispelled all doubts about holding the general elections on the already announced date of February 8. Despite security challenges, the ECP is fully prepared,” the CEC said addressing the meeting, adding that those trying to create disturbance …

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan 'open to dialogue' amid battered hopes of contesting elections
11 months ago

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan 'open to dialogue' amid battered hopes of contesting elections

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday hinted that he remained open to talks with other parties ahead of the February 8 elections, after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder is almost out of all options for a chance of returning to power. Talking to mediapersons during the hearings of Toshakhana and another graft case at Adiala Jail, …

Pakistan: Top lawyer bodies demand CEC to step down, says free and fair polls 'not possible' under him
1 year ago

Pakistan: Top lawyer bodies demand CEC to step down, says free and fair polls 'not possible' under him

India TV News  

Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja faced the ire of the country's top lawyer bodies - the Supreme Court Bar Association, the Pakistan Bar Council and the Sindh High Court Bar Association, who raised concerns over the producer of the elections and Raja's conduct, Dawn reported. SCBA President Shahzad Shaukat and Secretary Syed Ali Imran expressed strong concerns over …

Pakistan general election: Schedule to be announced 56 days before polling date, says ECP
1 year ago

Pakistan general election: Schedule to be announced 56 days before polling date, says ECP

Firstpost  

The ECP said that all arrangements have been made for free and fair elections after successfully finishing tasks like hearing representations against delimitation and publishing the final list of constituency delimitation in time. The much-awaited timeline for the upcoming general election will be announced 56 days ahead of the planned polling day on February 8, the Election Commission of Pakistan …

Pakistan to hold delayed general elections on February 8
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan to hold delayed general elections on February 8

Firstpost  

Voting in Pakistan were supposed to have taken place within 90 days of parliament’s dissolution but the ECP said it needed time to redraw constituency boundaries following the latest census Pakistan will hold general elections on February 8, 2023. “In the meeting, the date for holding the next general elections was discussed,” the statement said, adding that the president also …

Pakistan to go to polls on February 11
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan to go to polls on February 11

India TV News  

Pakistan has finally announced the long-awaited dates for the upcoming general elections, as the Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the polls will be held on February 11. Ali Zafar, the counsel for ex-PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf highlighted President Alvi proposing the polls to be held by November 6 to the Chief Election Commissioner. …

Pakistan: ECP official says specific date for elections 'not technically possible' amid criticism
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan: ECP official says specific date for elections 'not technically possible' amid criticism

India TV News  

As discontent grows within Pakistan over the top electoral watchdog's repeated failure to announce the dates for the upcoming general elections, a senior official of the Election Commission of Pakistan said that it was "not technically possible" to do the same at this time. The body said that it reviewed work on delimiting constituencies and decided that the initial list …

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body announced on Thursday that it will hold the next parliamentary elections in the last week of January, delaying the vote which was to be held in November under the constitution. Pakistan has been in deepening political turmoil since April 2022, when then-Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a parliamentary vote of …

Pakistan to hold general elections in last week of January 2024, announces Election Commission
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan to hold general elections in last week of January 2024, announces Election Commission

India TV News  

In a major development, the Pakistan Election Commission of Pakistan announced the dates of the general elections on Thursday. According to the report, the date came nearly 24 hours after the election body asserted it had scheduled a meeting with political parties next month to discuss the code of conduct for general elections. Pakistan general elections Notably, the Pakistan National …

Pakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body said Thursday that parliamentary elections must be delayed because it needs four months to redraw constituencies to reflect the recently held census. A delay would likely heighten the political strains in Pakistan, which has seen now opposition leader Imran Khan removed as prime minister by a no-confidence vote by parliament in April 2022 and …

Pakistan: General elections set to be delayed as Election Commission announces schedule for new delimitations
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan: General elections set to be delayed as Election Commission announces schedule for new delimitations

India TV News  

Long-standing speculations over the delay in Pakistan's upcoming general elections appear to be confirmed as the country's top electoral watchdog on Thursday announced the schedule of new delimitations to be carried out as per the new census. The latest schedule published by the Electoral Commission of Pakistan shows that fresh delimitation of the constituencies will take at least four months, …

Pakistan election body to draw new boundaries as polls likely to be delayed
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan election body to draw new boundaries as polls likely to be delayed

Al Jazeera  

The election regulatory body said new constituencies would be finalised by December 14, state television PTV reported. The Pakistan Election Commission has announced that it will draw new boundaries for hundreds of constituencies prior to the upcoming elections, making it almost certain that polls will be delayed. On Thursday, the election regulatory body said new constituencies would be finalised by …

Pakistan's next general elections are running late, likely to hold polls THIS month
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan's next general elections are running late, likely to hold polls THIS month

India TV News  

A day after Pakistan appointed its interim Prime Minister, former opposition leader in the National Assembly Raja Riaz enunciated that general elections would be held in February. Meanwhile, speaking to Geo News about the appointment of the Balochistan Awami Party Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar was named the country’s interim prime minister, Riaz said there were always complaints that Balochistan had …

Pakistan’s general election may be delayed by new census
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s general election may be delayed by new census

Al Jazeera  

Decision by the Council of Common Interest to endorse the results of the latest census may cause a new political crisis. But elections will require new delimitations of the constituencies based on the new census figures, which Nazeer Tarar said would take about four extra months. Muhammad Sarwar Gondal, spokesperson and member of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the department …

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October

Al Jazeera  

The five-year tenure of national and provincial assemblies ends on August 12, with new elections to be held within 60 days of the date. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s election body says it is ready to hold national elections in October if the legislative assemblies are dissolved on time. In a news briefing in capital Islamabad on Thursday, Election Commission of …

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month
1 year, 8 months ago

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month

News 18  

Though the Supreme Court of Pakistan has fixed the provincial assembly elections in Punjab on May 14 but the question remains whether the polls will be held on the announced date due to the government’s repeated demands of full courts. Financial Crisis & Security Concerns The finance ministry has already said it will not release Rs 21 billion to the …

Pakistan's election body postpones Punjab polls to October; Imran Khan says constitution violated
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan's election body postpones Punjab polls to October; Imran Khan says constitution violated

The Hindu  

Pakistan's top election body has delayed Assembly polls in the politically crucial Punjab province by more than five months, citing the deteriorating security situation in the cash-starved country, a move criticised by former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chairman Imran Khan. In a late-night order issued on Wednesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan said that after considering the reports, …

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months

Hindustan Times  

As Pakistan grapples with a constitutional crisis, the Election Commission of Pakistan said on Thursday general elections in the country cannot be held before October 2022. In a letter to President Arif Alvi, the polling body said it requires four months to complete the delimitation in addition to organising general elections in 90 days, news agency ANI reported, citing Radio …

Pakistan president Arif Alvi asks poll body to announce election date as political crisis continues
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan president Arif Alvi asks poll body to announce election date as political crisis continues

Firstpost  

Imran Khan stunned the Opposition on Sunday by recommending snap elections, after a no-confidence motion against him was dismissed by the deputy speaker of the National Assembly Islamabad: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Wednesday asked the election commission to propose dates for holding general elections, even as the Supreme Court was hearing for the last four days the legality of …

Not Possible to Hold General Elections in Three Months, Says Pakistan Election Commission
2 years, 8 months ago

Not Possible to Hold General Elections in Three Months, Says Pakistan Election Commission

News 18  

Pakistan’s election commission has expressed its inability to hold general elections within three months due to legal, constitutional and logistical challenges, according to a media report on Tuesday. Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan stunned the Opposition on Sunday by recommending snap elections within three months, minutes after a no-confidence motion against him was dismissed by the deputy speaker of …

Not possible to hold general elections in three months: Pakistan Election Commission
2 years, 8 months ago

Not possible to hold general elections in three months: Pakistan Election Commission

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan's election commission has expressed its inability to hold general elections within three months due to legal, constitutional and logistical challenges, according to a media report on Tuesday. Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan stunned the Opposition on Sunday by recommending snap elections within three months, minutes after a no-confidence motion against him was dismissed by the deputy speaker …

Pakistan's 2018 Elections: A Crucial Test for Democracy
6 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan's 2018 Elections: A Crucial Test for Democracy

The Quint  

Pakistan holds general elections on Wednesday, 25 July, with voting underway in 85,000 polling booths across the nation. The country is voting to choose a new Prime Minister and a new government and is holding elections simultaneously to the parliament and the four provincial Assemblies in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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