As the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court took up hearing of the review petitions filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) against the apex court ruling, two judges on Tuesday declared the petitions as inadmissible. The review petitions were filed against the apex court’s […]
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Punjab polls: Last date for SBP to release funds
Today is the last date for the State Bank (SBP) to release funds for Punjab elections directly to the Election Commission (ECP) as ordered by the Supreme Court. On April 14, a three-member bench the case of elections delay in Punjab and KP ordered the SBP to directly issue Rs21 billion for the election and submit […]
SC reserves verdict in provincial assemblies election delay case
The Supreme Court Monday reserved verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) plea against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delay the elections of provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A three-member SC bench comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan reserved the verdict after hearing […]
SC serves notices in plea against KPK, Punjab elections delay
The Supreme Court on Monday served notices to respondents in a petition challenging the notification of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for delaying the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces. The top court served the notices for Tuesday to Federation, ECP, Governors and governments of KPK and Punjab in the case. A five-member bench, […]
PTI to approach SC against ECP’s decision to postpone Punjab elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced to move Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone general elections in Punjab. PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar announced that the party will challenge the electoral watchdog’s decision to postpone the date for general elections in Punjab from April 30 to October […]
ECP postpones Punjab Assembly polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday postponed the general elections in Punjab province citing security concerns. A notification was issued by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in this regard. It said the commission had invoked Article 218(3) read with Section 58 and 8(c) of the Elections Act 2017. According to the notification, the […]
Govt to act per ECP’s decision on holding polls: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the federal government was committed to fulfill its constitutional obligation of holding election and would act as per the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). “No one should have a doubt on us regarding evading the elections. We will whole-heartedly participate in election and will follow […]
ECP extends deadline for Nomination Papers in Punjab Assembly elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for nomination paper filings till March 16 aiming to facilitate candidates vying for provincial assembly elections of Punjab province. According to ECP spokesperson, the extension was granted in response to the demands of candidates and was aimed at providing ample time to complete the nomination […]
Punjab elections to take place on April 30: ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced election schedule for general election in Punjab. “Polling for election of Punjab provincial assembly will be held on April 30,” the election commission announced. According to the election schedule, candidates could submit their nomination papers from March 12 to 14, while scrutiny of the papers will be held […]
President Arif Alvi announces April 30 as elections date in Punjab
President Arif Alvi on Friday announced April 30 as the date for elections in Punjab. He announced the date after considering the dates proposed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP had proposed a poll date between April 30 to May 7 for holding the general elections of Provincial Assembly of Punjab, and […]