Pakistan general elections date changed, to take place on Feb 8 instead of Feb 11, announces President
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan general elections date changed, to take place on Feb 8 instead of Feb 11, announces President

India TV News  

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has announced a change in the date for holding general elections in the country. The decision to change polling date came after Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja along with Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and four members of the electoral body met President Alvi to discuss the general elections date, the president's office said. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan told the Supreme Court about February 11 date during a hearing of a set of petitions calling for holding elections within 90 days after the dissolution of the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Athar Minallah took up the pleas moved by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and others.

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Bangladesh elections likely to be held in late 2025 or early 2026 as pressure for reforms grows
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh elections likely to be held in late 2025 or early 2026 as pressure for reforms grows

Live Mint  

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus today said that the country's general elections would likely be held late next year or in early 2026, according to an AFP report. Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus, took charge as head of the caretaker government installed after an August 2024 student-led revolution pushed out the Sheikh Hasina regime. Tentative Election Dates “Election dates could …

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 elections: four provinces, mixed results, one message | Data
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan elections: four provinces, mixed results, one message | Data

The Hindu  

The results of the 2024 elections in Pakistan for the four provinces — Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan — match the National Assembly trend. The provincial elections are less likely to change the political situation in the provinces, despite nuances in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. Independents, including those backed by the PTI, have won seven seats, followed by the …

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 without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?
10 months ago

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan voted to elect its new government on February 8, an election marred by violence and allegations of widespread rigging. On Tuesday, the top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan People's Party failed to reach a conclusion on the power-sharing deal after the elections to the 266-member National Assembly produced a hung verdict. PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said …

Pakistan President Arif Alvi reacts to election results: ‘Had EVMs been there…’
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan President Arif Alvi reacts to election results: ‘Had EVMs been there…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has claimed that had Electronic Voting Machines been used during the general elections, held on February 8, the nation would not be facing the current crisis, referring to the delay in results. In this photo released by President Office, Pakistan's President Ariv Alvi casts his vote at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections, in …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday claimed that President Arif Alvi would invite the PTI to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, local media reports claimed. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Imran Khan's PTI party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called on "all institutions" in Pakistan to respect his …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan elections 2024: Violence, systemic errors leave voters in lurch
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Violence, systemic errors leave voters in lurch

Live Mint  

As the counting for Pakistan election results is underway, reports of violence, and allegations of systemic irregularities and poll rigging, among others, have spread in local media. But reports now suggest that the Pakistani voters also faced several disruptions and hiccups during polling. To add to the already chaotic experience, with the cellular services plugged out, the Pakistani voters weren't …

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.
10 months, 2 weeks ago

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.

The Hindu  

The Joe Biden Administration said on February 9 it is for the people of Pakistan to decide their future leadership as the country voted in its general elections amid allegations of rigging and electoral malpractice. "Millions of Pakistanis went to the polls today to vote and I will reiterate that Pakistan's future leadership is for the Pakistani people to decide, …

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 …

Pakistan poll results live: Sharif's party wins 11, Imran-backed independents 7, Bhutto's PPP 5
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results live: Sharif's party wins 11, Imran-backed independents 7, Bhutto's PPP 5

Firstpost  

The first election results started trickling in over 9 hours after polling ended. The counting of votes for the Pakistan elections 2024 started after 5 pm, minutes after the polling ended, but it’s more than 12 hours and the final results have not yet been declared. From the Pakistan election 2024 results announced so far, four were won by the …

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise?

Al Jazeera  

As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It’s a closer contest than many had predicted. Even if it was plain as daylight that the path had been paved by Pakistan’s military establishment that had once helped Sharif’s political rival Imran Khan rise to power at Sharif’s expense. Still, as of 11:30am local time on …

Voting for general elections ends in Pakistan amid allegations of mass rigging
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Voting for general elections ends in Pakistan amid allegations of mass rigging

Op India  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Dawn reported on Thursday. In a major development, the Federal Interior Ministry this morning suspended mobile phone and internet services across Pakistan to maintain the law and order situation during the general elections on Thursday. Iinternet monitor Netblocks also said that …

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 …

Pakistan polls 2024: What you need to know about candidates, key issues and what this election means for the country
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan polls 2024: What you need to know about candidates, key issues and what this election means for the country

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan's 127 million voters get to elect a …

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, …

Pakistan Elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across country as voting begins
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across country as voting begins

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as pakistan election voting began, the interior ministry said. "As a result of the recent incidents of terrorism in the country precious lives have been lost, security measures are essential to maintain the law and order situation and deal with possible threats, hence the temporary suspension of mobile …

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concludes amid claims of rigging, delays and sporadic violence
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concludes amid claims of rigging, delays and sporadic violence

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Voting concluded across Pakistan on Thursday in the parliamentary elections marked by claims of rigging, several delays and sporadic violence after the government imposed a temporary shutdown of mobile and internet services to maintain peace. There were reports of the voting process facing delays at certain polling stations across the country and at least one terror attack …

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A list of some key events over the last few years leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election on Thursday: July 25, 2018 — Pakistanis vote for a new government in an election marred by violence and allegations of fraud. April 9, 2022 — Pakistan’s political opposition topples Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 5, 2023 …

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 election 2024: How the voting works
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan will vote on February 8 for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges. Sindh, the second-most populous province, and Balochistan, the country’s largest but most impoverished province, both retained their previous National Assembly seats at 61 and 16, respectively. The Senate, the National Assembly and the country’s provincial assemblies combine to form the electoral college, …

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 …

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: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party
11 months ago

Pakistan: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday flatly refused to form a coalition government with Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz after the general elections scheduled on February 8, Geo News reported. Pakistan's general elections The general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for February 8, where a hotly-contested battle between Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan was expected. Pakistan's caretaker …

February 8 polls can't be postponed: Pakistan election commission tells Senate
11 months, 1 week ago

February 8 polls can't be postponed: Pakistan election commission tells Senate

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Election Commission rejected a resolution passed by the Senate earlier this month seeking a delay in the February 8 general election on January 15, stating that all arrangements have been completed and it won't be “advisable” to put off the planned polls. Meanwhile, lawmaker Mr. Khan wrote a letter to Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Jan. 15, saying that …

Pakistan elections: Candidates rush to file nomination papers as deadline looms
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan elections: Candidates rush to file nomination papers as deadline looms

The Hindu  

Candidates aspiring to contest the February 8 general elections in Pakistan are rushing to submit their nomination papers, as the deadline to file their candidature is set to expire on Sunday. The nomination process started on December 20 and was initially set to be completed on Friday but the Election Commission of Pakistan extended it for two days on the …

Pakistan's 8 February elections hit snag after Lahore HC ruling on returning officers, district returning officers
1 year ago

Pakistan's 8 February elections hit snag after Lahore HC ruling on returning officers, district returning officers

Firstpost  

The order came after PTI, in its petition before the high court, had challenged the appointment of bureaucrats as ROs and DROs for the upcoming general elections and advocated for the selection of officials from the lower judiciary for the polling exercise Following a Lahore High Court ruling that suspended a notification from the Election Commission of Pakistan regarding the …

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 to hold delayed elections on February 8, electoral commission says
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan to hold delayed elections on February 8, electoral commission says

Al Jazeera  

A caretaker government has been running the South Asian country since parliament was dissolved on August 9. Pakistan will hold delayed national elections in February as the country grapples with overlapping political, economic and security crises. However, with the country’s main opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and its leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, having faced months of a nationwide crackdown, …

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 at the end of January 2024. Know more
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan to hold general elections at the end of January 2024. Know more

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of Pakistan announced on Thursday that general elections would be held in the last week of January 2024. The elections will be scheduled for a 54-day period, with voting taking place in the final week of January 2024. Elections will be held in the middle of a political crisis that has seen one of the country's most …

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'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 …

Elections can be delayed until March next year if…: Pakistan minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Elections can be delayed until March next year if…: Pakistan minister

Hindustan Times  

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the general elections in the country can be delayed until March next year after the Council of Common Interests approved the new census, requiring the Election Commission of Pakistan to carry out fresh delimitation of constituencies, Geo News reported. The ECP is bound to hold upcoming general elections — earlier scheduled for October or November …

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 …

Pakistan Election Commission announces tentative dates for general polls as PM set to handover power
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan Election Commission announces tentative dates for general polls as PM set to handover power

India TV News  

Pakistan Election Commission official on Thursday announced a tentative date of the general polls and claimed that the country is fully prepared for holding the elections, Dawn reported. Quoting Election Commission Special Secretary Zafar Iqbal, it reported that polls would be held by October 11 if the National Assembly was dissolved on August 12, when its five-year term comes to …

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls

Al Jazeera  

Late-night talks between the ruling alliance and Khan’s party, however, end without any agreement on an election date. The late Tuesday night talks between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, however, ended without any agreement on a poll date. The two sides held the negotiations after Pakistan’s Supreme Court last month ordered the …

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan government, Imran Khan’s PTI agree on simultaneous polls

Al Jazeera  

Late-night talks between the ruling alliance and Khan’s party, however, end without any agreement on an election date. The late Tuesday night talks between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, however, ended without any agreement on a poll date. The two sides held the negotiations after Pakistan’s Supreme Court last month ordered the …

Pakistan election panel seeks change in law guiding its powers
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan election panel seeks change in law guiding its powers

Al Jazeera  

In letter to parliament, ECP chief says ‘judicial overbearing’ has ‘diluted the writ’ of the panel in holding free and fair elections. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s election panel is seeking a legislative amendment to remove the president’s role in deciding the dates for general polls amid a continuing political crisis in the country. Sikandar Sultan Raja, the head of the …

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