Election Commission Of Pakistan

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Election Commission of Pakistan

PTI nominated Alvi as its candidate hours after party chief Khan was sworn in as the 22nd prime minister of the country on August 18. (Photo: File)

In Pakistan President election, it's PM's pick vs Opposition's chosen 2

PPP's Aitzaz Ahsan and JUI-F's Maulana Fazlur Rehman emerged as the two candidates who will challenge PTI's Dr Arif Alvi.

27 Aug 2018 2:52 PM

The presidential election is scheduled to take place on September 4. (Representational Image)

PPP, PML-N likely to field joint presidential candidate

In this regard, an all-party conference chaired by PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to take place in Murree on August 25.

22 Aug 2018 3:55 PM

For any candidate to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan, a simple majority of votes from the total strength of the 330-member house is required. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly to vote for new PM today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif are in contention for the position.

17 Aug 2018 11:02 AM

According to the schedule issued by ECP, nomination papers can be filed to the presiding officers in Islamabad and at the commission’s provincial offices on August 27.

Pakistan to elect next president on September 4

Scrutiny of the nomination papers will be conducted on August 29, while candidature can be withdrawn on August 30.

17 Aug 2018 7:26 AM

In Pakistan, the President is considered as a symbol of the federation and head of the state and exercises all powers on the recommendations of the prime minister. (Representational Image)

Pakistan to elect next president on September 4: Election Commission

The candidates can file nominations by August 27 and the final list of contesting candidates will be issued on August 30.

16 Aug 2018 3:33 PM

Gul Zafar Khan owns immovable properties worth Rs 10 million as well as two houses and agricultural land worth Rs 12 million, according to documents. (Photo: Gul Zafar Kahn/Facebook)

Pakistan’s ‘chaiwala’ MNA-elect turns out to be a millionaire

Gul Zafar Khan, who won from NA-41 (Bajaur) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, owns assets worth over Rs 30 million, according to reports.

12 Aug 2018 6:28 PM

Pakistan's Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that he called him thrice on polling day but he didn't pick up and was likely sleeping. (Photo: supremecourt.gov.pk)

Pak Chief Election Commissioner 'slept' through polls, says Chief Justice

During a hearing, Pakistan's Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that he was astonished at the current state of Pakistan's Election Commission.

08 Aug 2018 8:19 PM

In addition, Sections 4(3) and 8(c) give the ECP blanket powers to take any measure it considers necessary to ensure a free and fair election.

Pak EC must use its powers to strengthen accountability

The ECP would do well to review such decisions by ROs to assess whether they have been made in line with the legal provisions.

04 Aug 2018 1:44 AM

Hafiz Saeed, center, head of the Pakistani religious party Jamaat-ud-Dawa, affixes his thumb impression before casting a vote in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, July 25, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Hafiz Saeed-backed party fails to win a single seat in Pak polls: results

According to EC of Pak, not a single candidate of Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek party, supported by banned Jamaat-ud Dawa chief, could win a seat.

28 Jul 2018 7:07 PM

The provincial results have been also announced and the PML-N has become the single largest party with 129 seats in Punjab, the PPP with 76 in Sindh, the PTI with 66 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Balochistan Awami Party with 15 in Balochistan. (Photo: AFP)

Imran's Tehreek-e-Insaf emerges as largest party with 116 seats: official results

The PTI is on the top with 16,857,035 votes, followed by the PML-N with 12,894,225 and the PPP with 6,894,296 votes.

28 Jul 2018 4:54 PM

Pakistan’s cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) speaks to the media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad. (Photo: File photograph)

Backlash feared in Pakistan

Political heavyweights who lost in their strongholds may band together.

28 Jul 2018 2:23 AM

The political parties have lost some of their old feathers and acquired some new ones that do not go well with their traditional plumage.

Election 2018 is unprecedented: The outcome is no mystery

The only secret left is how a consensus Prime Minister will jump out of the magician’s hat.

13 Jul 2018 2:08 AM

The JuD was declared as a foreign terrorist organisation by the US in June 2014. The JuD chief also carries a USD 10 million American bounty on his head for his role in terror activities. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saaed to fight Pakistan polls from another party as his group awaits nod

JuD has decided to contest on the platform of the 'dormant' political entity Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek (AAT), which was registered in the ECP.

03 Jun 2018 9:45 AM

ECP summons details of caretaker PM-designate

The Commission directed to provide assets details within the three days after taking office.

31 May 2018 5:37 AM

Saeed on Saturday held the MML’s first rally in Haroonabad, some 400 km from here, asking the participants to vote for the MML and canvass for it. (Photo: AP)

Hafiz Saeed kicks off Milli Muslim League’s election campaign in Pakistan

The MML has not been yet registered by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

06 May 2018 6:47 PM

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan

PTI chief cleared in contempt case

The PTI chief is facing another contempt case over a contemptuous statement against the top electoral watchdog issued in September this year.

27 Oct 2017 5:37 AM

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Non-bailable warrants issued against Imran Khan

The PTI chief has also been directed to submit a reply in the petition that was filed against him by Akbar S. Babar.

13 Oct 2017 4:36 AM

Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Way paved for Nawaz Sharif return as PML-N chief

The law minister said that long and protracted deliberations were held to craft this ‘consensus’ document.

24 Sep 2017 6:14 AM

Khalid said the new party will strive to make Pakistan a "real Islamic state" and demanded the immediate release of Saeed, who is under "house arrest" since January. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed’s terror group Jamaat-ud-Dawa forms political party in Pak

Saifullah Khalid who claimed to be the president of the party said that they would file application with Election Commission of Pakistan.

08 Aug 2017 9:56 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Panamagate Probe: Pakistan Election Commission gives clean chit to Nawaz Sharif

Around 50 percent of the MNAs we wrote to, seeking clarification over certain points, have been cleared, ECP quoted in a report.

14 Jun 2017 12:29 PM

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