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In response to concerns regarding the internet shutdown on Election day, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja assured the public that the Election Commission has its own robust system in place and emphasized that the Commission is not responsible for the outage. Speaking to the media, Commissioner Raja stated that
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LAHORE, Feb 07: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken swift action against Returning Officer (RO) Rana Muhammad Iqbal (NA- 95) for his "deliberate illegal absence" from his designated duties in Faisalabad. This development comes amidst heightened scrutiny and preparations for the upcoming general elections. The ECP
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that the election campaign for the upcoming general elections of 2024 will be concluded at midnight tonight, as stated by a commission spokesperson. Under Section 182 of the Elections Act, 2017, all candidates and political parties participating in the elections have been
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KARACHI, Feb 02: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)authorities have issued arrest warrants for 267 Health Department employees in Karachi who failed to report for duty during the 2024 elections. The warrants were issued by the Returning Officer for PS 110 South, highlighting the seriousness of neglecting election responsibilities. Returning
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31: The prospect of delayed elections looms in certain constituencies due to a shortage of ballot paper, as revealed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Election Commission. Following a crucial emergency meeting, the Election Commission has decided to address the issue of reprinting ballot papers
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Islamabad, Jan 26: The Supreme Court has granted permission for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Tahir Sadiq to contest elections. A three-member bench led by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah conducted the hearing, during which Tahir Sadiq submitted his nomination papers for NA-49. Tahir Sadiq had appealed to the Supreme Court after
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Islamabad, Jan 26: The Election Commission has officially granted Magistrate First Class powers to District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs). An official notice has been issued, outlining the extension of these powers to ROs and DROs across all national and provincial assemblies. The notification emphasizes the empowerment of
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23: Salman Akram Raja, a candidate affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has formally contested the Election Commission's ruling declaring him an independent candidate. The challenge has been filed in the Lahore High Court through legal representative Samira Khosa Advocate, listing the Election Commission and others
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 21: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially disclosed the timing for announcing the results of the upcoming February 8 elections across the country. According to media reports, the ECP intends to declare the results on the night of February 9, at 1 AM. To ensure the
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 20: A new challenge has surfaced in ensuring law and order during the upcoming general elections, with a projected shortfall of 167,737 personnel for duty at polling stations. According to reports, all four provinces have conveyed to the federal government that there will be a deficiency of
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: The Election Commission of Pakistan has unveiled the details of candidates participating in the general elections scheduled for February 8. The list includes hopefuls from various national and provincial assemblies, representing both party foundations and independent aspirations. In the National Assembly, a total of 3,748 candidates
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Islamabad: In a move aimed at boosting female political participation, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced a mandatory 5% quota for women candidates on general seats in the upcoming 2024 general elections. This requirement applies to all political parties that have been allotted electoral symbols under Section 206
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ISLAMABAD, Umar Hameed, Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan, has tendered his resignation from the esteemed position. Media reports confirm that Hameed's departure is attributed to health concerns that have rendered him unable to continue his duties effectively. Citing his current health condition, Hameed expressed the necessity
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Islamabad: The Election Commission has firmly stated that the Senate resolution will have no bearing on the upcoming election schedule. In a statement released by the Election Commission, it emphasized that only directives from the Supreme Court can influence the election timeline. The scheduled date for the general elections remains
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 03: Judges of the Election Tribunal voiced their displeasure regarding the actions of Returning Officers (ROs), particularly their decisions to reject nomination papers, sparking the judges' ire. Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz, a member of the Election Tribunal, on Wednesday overturned the RO's decision to reject
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 02: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to make public the decisions related to the rejection of candidates' nomination papers. Fafen emphasizes the need for detailed explanations to understand the grounds for paper rejection, asserting that this