The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has refused to recognise Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as chairperson of the PTI, it emerged on Sunday. According to a letter dated November 26 and addressed to Gohar, the PTI leader had written an application to the commission on November 13 regarding the inclusion of senators into the PTI. […]
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ECP refutes rigging allegations in by-elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday termed the allegations of rigging in November 23 by-elections, particularly in NA-18 Haripur, as “baseless”. By-elections were held for six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly seats earlier this month. The PML-N fielded its candidates on all seats except a provincial one in Muzaffargarh, and secured victory […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi challenges ECP notice over alleged election code violation
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has moved the Peshawar High Court against a notice issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), accusing him of delivering provocative speeches against government functionaries during the NA-18 Haripur by-election campaign. Afridi’s petition requests the court to declare the notice issued on November 20 as illegal […]
ECP proposes constitutional amendment to increase interim government’s term
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed an amendment to Article 224 (1) of the constitution for increasing the term of a caretaker government from 90 days to 120 days in the event of a dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) and from 60 days to 90 days in case the assembly completes its […]
ECP dismisses criticism over Punjab LG polls delay
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday brushed aside criticism over its decision to postpone local government elections in Punjab, stating that such objections reflect a lack of understanding of the Constitution and the law. A spokesperson for the Election Commission stated that, under Article 140-A of the Constitution, each provincial government is mandated […]
ECP directs Punjab to conduct LG elections in Dec
In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered local government elections in Punjab to be held in the last week of December 2025, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2022. A four-member bench of the Election Commission – headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and including Nisar […]
ECP summons Punjab LG secretary for delay in elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday expressed deep disappointment over the prolonged delay in Punjab’s local government elections, summoned the Secretary of the Punjab Local Government Department in personal capacity, and scheduled a full bench hearing for October 8, 2025. An important meeting of the Commission was held under the chairmanship of Chief […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senate elections scheduled for july 21
The Election Commission of Pakistan announced the Senate election date for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21, 2025. This election will fill multiple important seats representing the province. Voters will elect members for general, women, and technocrat seats. In total, the election will cover 7 general seats and 2 women’s seats. Additionally, 2 technocrat seats will […]
24 former MPs declared ineligible by election commission
The Election Commission of Pakistan has declared 24 former members of the National and Provincial Assemblies ineligible. They failed to submit the details of their assets for the fiscal year 2022-23. This decision affects ex-MPs from the National Assembly, Sindh Assembly, and Balochistan Assembly. According to the Election Commission, 10 former members of the National Assembly […]
IHC seeks arguments from Talpur’s counsel
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday sought arguments from Faryal Talpur’s counsel on a petition challenging the reopening of her eligibility case by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur against reopening her eligibility case. […]