ECP disqualifies PTI-backed MNA Adil Bazai over floor crossing
Bazai had failed to cast his vote on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill
ECP wants Imran Khan's appearance through video link in contempt case
ECP will record statements of witnesses in next hearing on Dec 17
Fawad Chaudhry seeks apology in Election Commission contempt case
Fawad Chaudhry stated that he had apologised in all three cases.
PTI granted extension to submit response in intra-party election case
PTI asked for more time to submit its response
By-elections in 18 districts across Sindh amid tight security
136 out of 167 polling stations classified as highly sensitive
Fawad Chaudhry tenders apology to ECP in third contempt case
ECP suspended the hearing till December 10
KP govt to file writ petition against ECP for not allocating reserved seats
Says ECP hasn’t issued notification of reserved seats despite SC verdict
ECP gives time to SIC for submission of annual statements
The two-member commission headed by Nisar Durani conducted the hearing
ECP adjourns Adil Bazai's disqualification hearing till Nov 12
The disqualification petition against Bazai was filed by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif
Application against ordinance for appointment of retired judges to election tribunals fixed for hearing
Requests annulment of the ordinance
ECP grants PTI Senator Abro more time to submit reply in disqualification reference
Majid Mahmud and Senator Shahadat Awan filed a reference against PTI senator
ECP releases latest data of voters in Pakistan
Punjab leads with 74.89m registered voters while Islamabad has 1.15m voters
ECP contempt case against Imran Khan fixed for hearing
The ECP has also asked PTI to present their arguments in the intra-party case.
Barrister Saif urges immediate notification for reserved seats by Election Commission
Barrister Saif expressed that further delays were unacceptable despite two clarifications
PTI files plea in SC for larger bench on intra-party election review case
Says ECP cant move in the court against party
LHC bars ECP from announcing final verdict in PTI intraparty election case
Court adjourns hearing till Dec 13
ECP to continue consultation on Punjab, NA speakers' letters regarding reserved seats
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired a meeting on Friday
ECP to hear disqualification references against two PTI-backed legislators on Oct 21
The references against Sohail Sultan and Saifullah Abro have been filed under Article 62 and 63.
Reference against PTI Senator Abro forwarded to ECP
Senator faces allegations of faking his credentials
PTI gets more time to submit documents in intra-party elections case
Gohar pleaded that FIA has taken in custody the intra-paraty elections record
Supreme Court to announce reserved judgment of Election Tribunals case on September 30
Court also ordered ECP to make tribunals functional
ECP prays for stay order against reserved seats judgement
ECP requested SC to issue stay order on implementation of reserved seats' judgement
ECP challenges Supreme Court's clarification on reserved seats
A review petition was moved by the ECP against the apex court’s clarification
ECP again knocks on Supreme Court door for clarity on PTI's reserved seats
ECP says the newly introduced Election Amendments Act requires further clarification on decision.
Barrister Saif blames CEC for turning ECP into a political party
Also accuses the CEC of committing contempt of court
Barrister Saif demands action against ECP chief under Article 6
Says both the premier and the ECP chief had committed contempt of court.
Reserved seats: CJP Isa seeks answers to nine questions from registrar
The CJP wrote a letter to the registrar Jazeela Aslam in which he sought explanation
Supreme Court fixes ECP's petition on election tribunals for hearing
The five-member bench headed by CJP Qazi Faez Isa will conduct the hearing on Sept 24
ECP clarifies news item about miscellaneous petition
The ECP has not yet taken any decision about filing of a miscellaneous petition in Supreme Court
Another ECP meeting on reserved seats remains inconclusive
NA speaker's letter to ECP may be another ruse
ECP's second meeting on reserved seats remains inconclusive
ECP met to discuss the pros and cons of SC verdict on reserved seats
ECP grants JUI-F 60 days to conduct intra-party elections
The JUI-F lawyer requested a 60-day extension
PTI granted more time to submit documents in intra-party election case
ECP bench seeks assistance on matter pertaining to not accepting intra-party election
PTI has conducted most transparent intra-party elections: Barrister Gohar
Says PTI is only party to have conducted the most transparent
LHC seeks response from federal govt, ECP on SC reserved seats verdict implementation
SC mentioned that application couldn’t be filed directly under Article 184 (3)
ECP kicks off election forms verification procedure
Teams have been given 7 days to conclude the task
ECP postpones LG polls in Islamabad
The decision was made after recent amendments to Islamabad Local Government Act
ECP contempt case: Hearing against Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry postponed until Sept 19
Imran Khan, Fawad accused of levelling allegations against CEC, ECP
ECP sets up election monitoring, control centre for NA-171 by-polls
The control centre also has social media and electronic media monitoring facility
Local body elections in Islamabad delayed again
President Asif Zardari has signed the Islamabad Local Bodies (Amendment) Bill.
JUI-F gets more time in intra-party polls case
Commission also summoned JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to explain
CEC Raja leaves for Azerbaijan as foreign observer for parliamentary elections
Sikandar Sultan Raja went on an official visit to Baku, the Capital of Azerbaijan.
ECP issues notices to political parties for not granting 5pc tickets to women
Notices issued under Section 207 of the Election Act
ECP orders recounting of votes in NA-79
The ECP directed the Returning Officer to conduct a recount of all votes, including rejected ballots
ECP contemplates contempt case against Omar Ayub
The NA opposition leader is accused of using insulting remarks against the commission, members
PTI approaches SC for implementation of order on reserved seats
PTI also implores court to reject ECP's petition seeking advice on short order
ECP's updated list of registered political parties includes PTI
PTI's leaders names remain in limbo due to unresolved intra-party elections
Supreme Court rejects Ali Gohar Baloch's recount request for NA-97
Baloch's lawyer was unable to produce evidence of the request made to the Returning Officer.
Only 25 out of 377 election petitions disposed of by tribunals so far: FAFEN
Of the disposed petitions, four pertained to NA constituencies and 21 to PA
Raoof Hasan hasn't done anything illegal, says Barrister Gohar
Says Hassan is and educated man who routinely writes columns
Constitution was abrogated by passing Election Act Amendment Bill: Barrister Saif
Says legislation should be done constitutionally
Election Amendment Act 2024 challenged in LHC
Act mandates any candidate's declaration of affiliation to a political party will be irrevocable.
LG elections in ICT to be held on Sept 29: ECP
Public notice invites nomination papers to be issued by returning officers (ROs) on Aug 15
ECP notifies DRO, RO, ARO for NA-171 by-election
The NA-171 seat fell vacant due to death of MNA, Mumtaz Mustafa.
PTI challenges Election Bill a day after its tumultuous passage in Senate, NA
PTI chief Barrister Gohar submits application in apex court to undo the decision
Fawad Chaudhry ready to tender another apology to ECP
ECP bench advises Chaudhry to remain calm in future instead of being a trigger-happy
ECP set to file review plea on SC's landmark verdict on reserved seats
Election Commission of Pakistan has changed its earlier stance of accepting SC decision
Bhachar files reference against CEC, others in Supreme Judicial Council
Requests to remove CEC, ECP members from their offices immediately
PTI's mandate was stolen on Feb 8, claims KP CM Gandapur
A conspiracy against us on May 9 was part of a plan, says Gandapur
ECP directs political parties to submit returns
ECP directs heads of all political parties to submit their statements of accounts by August 29
ECP declares 93 MPs as PTI members in light of SC verdict on reserved seats
Earlier, the ECP had issued a notification recognising 39 MNAs as members of PTI
ECP notifies 39 MNAs as PTI members on the heels of Supreme Court verdict
41 independents would have to file statements before ECP, says order
Reserved seats case: ECP to move SC over ambiguity of PTI's status as political party
PTI doesn’t have a party structure, observes ECP
Fawad Chaudhry's jail trial, indictment in ECP contempt case declared null and void
IHC Justice Saman Riffat Imtiaz announced the verdict
ECP reserves verdict in election expenses case
The hearing was conducted by a four-member bench headed by ECP member Nisar Durani
ECP grants time to PTI for submission of documents in intra-party election case
The ECP adjourned the hearing without giving a date
PTI gears up to move reference against CEC, ECP members
Barrister Ali Zafar has been tasked to draft the reference
ECP to scrutinise affiliation, nomination papers of 41 independent candidates
There is also a doubt on the two affidavits submitted by one assembly member.
Complaint against CEC lands in Supreme Judicial Council
Application concludes with demand of ‘immediate resignation’ of CEC and ECP members
PM consults AGP, law minister on reserved seats issue
Ban on PTI, action under Article 6 were also discussed
PTI submits list of 38 independent MNAs to ECP
This development came in the light of the Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats to PTI
ECP conforms to apex court verdict on allocating reserved seats to PTI
CEC presides over back-to-back meetings over the issue
ECP convenes meeting following SC verdict on reserved seats
Meeting will be chaired by chief election commissioner at 11 am
Never said PTI was not a political party: ECP
Election Commission had declared PTI's intra-party election invalid
Reserved seats: SC tips the scales in PTI's favour in landmark verdict
Apex court overturns PHC verdict of depriving PTI of reserved seats
LG election in capital to be held on Sept 29, ECP informs IHC
ECP officials said notification regarding local body elections will be issued in the next two weeks.
Election tribunals dispute: SC directs LHC CJ, ECP to hold dialogue
ECP filed plea in SC against LHC's decision to constitute election tribunals
ECP clarifies news about Forms 45 of Lahore's constituencies
Forms 45 of Lahore’s constituencies had already been uploaded on the Commission’s website.
Senate passes Election Act Amendment Bill 2024
Election Commission will be able to appoint retired High Court judges as tribunals
Political instability pushes Pakistan to economic crisis, Shibli Faraz
He said the budget announced by the federal government is not public friendly.
Fair re-election is impossible with incumbent ECP, asserts Barrister Saif
Says release of Imran Khan is inevitable for re-election
LHC's election tribunal orders Atta Tarar, ECP to submit forms 45, 47 and 48
Instructed to submit forms along with affidavit
ECP to conduct LB elections in Punjab, Islamabad peacefully
ECP held a high-level meeting regarding the holding of local body elections in Punjab and Islamabad
ECP bench puts off contempt proceedings against Fawad Chaudhry until June 26
Former info minister requests exemption from appearance through assistant lawyer
IHC suspends ECP's order of tribunal change on PML-N leaders' pleas
Issued show cause notice on contempt of court to Anjum Aqeel
Supreme Court turns down ECP's petition on tribunals
The CJP sends case to committee for formation of larger bench
ECP moves SC against LHC decision about eight election tribunals
ECP in its appeal said that formation of election tribunals is prerogative of Election Commission.
Two new election tribunals formed under presidential Ord, retired judges appointed
For 3 constituencies of Islamabad, Shakoor Paracha will be additional election tribunal judge
ECP approves PML-N MNAs' request to change election tribunal in Islamabad
PML-N's Anjum Aqeel, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Khurram Nawaz approached commission
ECP delists PTI intra-party election case again
Earlier, ECP cited bench unavailability, now Islamabad's tribunal judge's case fixed
ECP seeks Election Tribunal records on PML-N MNAs' petition
The Election Commission has convene hearings on the three petitions on June 6.
PML-N MNAs from Islamabad approach ECP to change election tribunal
Bias, undue haste shown by tribunal are said reasons to challenge
LHC takes up plea challenging ECP authority to withdraw PTI election symbol
State lawyer asked to submit arguments regarding ECP jurisdiction
Supreme Court forms full court to hear SIC reserved seats case
13-judge bench, led by CJP Isa, to preside over on June 3
Presidential ordinance to appoint retired judges in election tribunals challenged in LHC
Plea requests court to annul the ordinance
LHC instructs ECP to form additional election tribunals on Salman Akram Raja's petition
LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim presides over hearing
ECP gets powers to appoint election tribunal judges
These panels are formed to hear rigging complaints
NA-148 by-election campaigns must end by Friday midnight: ECP
ECP instructed candidates to conclude their campaigns at midnight between May 17 and May 18.
Rawalpindi court bins plea for initiating case against former commissioner Liaquat Chattha
Additional District and Sessions Judge Hakim Khan issues a two-page written order on the petition
ECP raises objections to PTI's intra-party polls
The elections were not held within five years in violation of Section 208(1), observes ECP
ECP suspends 77 lawmakers elected on reserved seats in light of SC verdict
The ruling PML-N will be the bigger loser as its 44 lawmakers lost their seats
LHC registrar restrained from fixing Raja's plea for additional election tribunals
Court seeks a response from Election Commission
ECP to make ex-commissioner's rigging charges probe public
ECP member Nisar Durrani conducted investigation
SC ruling on reserved seats to be implemented in letter and spirit: ECP
ECP will take action as per directions issued by the apex court
LHC adjourns case hearing against alleged illegal appointment of CEC until May 15
Petition seeks to declare the appointment illegal
Omar Hamid reappointed ECP secretary as Asif Hussain steps down
He has replaced Asif Hussain who stepped down from the post due to health concerns
ECP seeks PTI chairman's response to objections on intra-party polls
A five-member ECP panel headed by CEC resumed hearing of the case
Electoral watchdog getting ready for LG elections in Punjab
Electoral watchdog getting ready for LG elections in Punjab
ECP releases notification of victorious candidates in by-election
PML-N secured most seats in April 21 by-polls
ECP reinstates PTI-backed MNA from NA-81 Gujranwala
ECP reinstates PTI-backed MNA from NA-81 Gujranwala
CM Gandapur terms by-elections 'repetition' of Feb 8
CM Gandapur terms by-elections ‘repetition’ of Feb 8
PML-N clinches landslide victory in by-election
PML-N wins two national and 10 provincial assembly seats
By-polls on 21 national and provincial assemblies seats today
Polling will be held for five national and 16 provincial assembly seats
SC orders ECP to issue new schedule for re-polling in PB-51 Chaman
SC orders ECP to issue new schedule for re-polling in PP-51 Chaman
NA-130: Nawaz Sharif's victory challenged in election tribunal
The election result of NA-130 was challenged by PTI-backed Dr Yasmin Rashid
PTI challenges polls result of Islamabad's three constituencies in election tribunal
Demands denotification of victorious PML-N MNAs
PML-N challenges minority reserved seat allotted to JUI in PHC
Asserts PML-N has won five general seats and deserves minority seat
It is our right to get all Senate seats from KP: Barrister Dr Saif
Says ECP does not have authority to misinterpret the Constitution
ECP asks political parties to submit election expenses details
Parties must submit reports of election expenses by April 22
Returning and presiding officers get powers of magistrate for by-election
By-election will be held on April 21
Nawaz, Shehbaz cast their votes for Senate election
Polling was held in National as well as Sindh and Punjab assemblies
Constitution is being violated repeatedly, will fight tooth and nail to get our right: Gandapur
Asks why full court is not formed to probe allegations of six judges
ECP postpones Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Provincial election commissioner had approached the ECP on request to defer upper house polls
Murad Saeed allowed to contest Senate election
Appellate Tribunal says absconders have right to contest election
Arrangements being finalised for Senate elections scheduled on April 2
The ballot papers of four colours are being printed
Senate elections in KP depend on oath-taking of reserve seats: ECP
ECP warned of suspending the Senate poll until oaths are administered in the KP province.
Atta Tarar's victory from NA-127 challenged in LHC
Says fake news on social media the biggest challenge
ECP to take up plea filed by new KP Assembly members on Tuesday
ECP to take up plea filed by new KP Assembly members
NA-119 by-election: Nomination papers of 12 candidates approved
By-election on National Assembly constituency NA-119 is scheduled to be held on April 21.
SIC objects to Ishaq Dar's nomination papers for Senate polls
SIC objects to Ishaq Dar’s nomination papers for Senate polls
PTI founder moves SC for judicial commission probe into poll rigging
Petition was filed through senior lawyer Hamid Khan
Zulfi Bukhari, Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, Sanam Javed' nomination papers for Senate election rejected
Blow to PTI as nominations papers of senior leaders for Senate election rejected
CEC should be tried under Article 6: Yasmin Rashid
CEC should be tried under Article 6: Yasmin Rashid
PTI to resist if it doesn't get back its mandate: Asad Qaiser
They set a target to give more seats to PML-N: Asad Qaiser
CEC Raja not seeking any overseas assignment, clarifies ECP
Commission dismisses rumour suggesting CEC being appointed an ambassador
Plan made to defeat PTI in vote recount: Omar Ayub
Plan devised to defeat PTI in 20 constituencies: Omar Ayub
CEC Sikandar Sulltan leaves country to spend vacation abroad
Senate elections on six seats being held
ECP announces by-election schedule on 23 NA, PA seats
Polling on the vacant seats will be held on April 21
CM Sarfraz Bugti thanks National Party for voting for Zardari
CM Sarfraz Bugti thanks National Party for voting for presidential candidate Zardari
Presidential election - how to cast vote?
Single vote will be counted for every member of the Senate and National Assembly
ECP rejects Achakzai's request to postpone presidential election
According to ECP, the election for the 14th President will be held today (Saturday).
PML-N to vote for Asif Zardari in presidential election: Maryam
PML-N to vote for Asif Zardari in presidential election: Maryam
LHC order could have derailed general election, says CJP Faez Isa
Addresses farewell event for Justice Sardar Tariq Masood
SIC moves LHC against ECP's decision of not granting reserved seats
Sunni Ittehad Council challenges ECP's decision of not granting reserved seats
PHC directs ECP to provide PTI certified copies of election results
ECP says action was being initiated against the ROs who failed to provide forms 45 within 14 days
Barrister Gohar says Omar Ayub will be opposition leader in NA
Says party to fight reserved seats case in courts
PHC stops elected members from taking oath on KP reserved seats
Sends case to chief justice for formation of larger bench
PML-N becomes largest party in National Assembly with 123 seats
PML-N becomes largest party in National Assembly with 123 seats
Election Commission to hold Senate polls on April 3
Polling for 48 seats will be held in national and four provincial assemblies
PHC seeks reply from ECP over pleas for election result documents
PTI leaders say they needed certified copies of Form 45
ECP accepts Zardari, Achakzai's nomination papers for presidential election
The upcoming presidential election set to take place on March 9
ECP suspends notification of Mohan Manjiani as MNA on reserved seat
ECP suspends notification of Mohan Manjiani
Gandapur elected KP CM, vociferously calls for PTI founder's freedom
Gandapur demands release of PTI founder, judicial inquiry into May 9 events
ECP approves schedule for presidential election 2024
Voting for presidential candidate would conducted on March 9
ECP appoints five presiding officers for presidential election
ECP appointed five presiding officers to conduct election to the office of President of Pakistan.
Sunni Ittehad Council 'declines' to take reserved seats
Sunni Ittehad Council says it did not contest election and doesn't deserve seats
ECP begins issuing nomination papers for presidential election
ECP on Tuesday began issuing nomination papers to candidates for the presidential election.
Presidential polls must be held within 30 days after general elections: ECP
Presidential election must be held within 30 days after general elections: ECP
Barrister Gohar urges ECP to announce verdict on reserved seats as per law
ECP adjourned hearing on pleas relating to inclusion of PTI-backed independents in SIC
All eyes on ECP as it is set to hear reserved seats' case in open court
ECP to hear reserved seats case in open court
President Alvi delays NA session pending reserved seats allocation
President Alvi delays NA session pending reserved seats allocation
ECP issues notification for two women reserved seats in Sindh Assembly
PPP women candidates become victorious
Inquiry committee dismisses ex-Rawalpindi commissioner's rigging allegations
Liaqat Chattha admitted that he was enticed by someone: Report
PTI challenges general election results in Supreme Court
Formation of probe team on Pindi commissioner's allegations, CEC's appointment also challenged
ECP restores Awn Chaudhry's victory notification from NA-128
Awn Chaudhry contested against PTI's Salman Akram Raja
Ex-Rawalpindi commissioner retracts 'rigging' accusations against CEC, CJP
Liaquat Ali Chattha exposes PTI's alleged role in electoral rigging narrative
ECP's consultative meeting to allocate reserved seats to SIC today
The Commission is likely to announce the initial party position today
PTI candidates for reserved seats fail to submit returns as deadline expires
13 political parties are now out of race for reserved seats in National Assembly
Last day to file returns for reserved seat candidates
82 MNAs backed by PTI have joined the Sunni Ittehad Council
SIC submits 82 affidavits of PTI-backed successful candidates to ECP
SIC submits 82 affidavits of PTI-backed successful candidates to ECP
Two successful independents from Balochistan join PML-N
Two successful independents from Balochistan join PML-N
Sunni Ittehad Council approaches ECP for allocation of reserved seats
Application filed in ECP for this purpose
Allegations of election rigging: ECP's inquiry committee to meet today
ECP Senior Member Nisar Durrani will preside over the inquiry committee meeting.
IHC suspends success notifications of Tariq Fazal, Khurram Nawaz, Anjum Aqeel from Islamabad
IHC's two-member bench conducted hearing of the appeal
ECP committee probes former Pindi commissioner's allegations
Starts recording statements of DROs, ROs in Rawalpindi division
ECP establishes facilitation centre for independent candidates seeking party affiliation
ECP has set up facilitation centre to assist independent candidates seeking to join political party.
Chattha was 'most corrupt' magistrate of Faisalabad: Raja Riaz
Chattha was ‘most corrupt’ magistrate of Faisalabad: Raja Riaz
PTI demands judicial probe into electoral rigging following ex-commissioner's 'confession'
Ayub suggests CJP Isa, CEC Raja stay away from proceedings of judicial commission
ECP committee summons DROs, ROs to probe ex-commissioner's rigging allegations
ECP committee summons DROs, ROs to probe ex-commissioner’s rigging allegations
Siraj wants immediate resignation of CEC Raja over country's 'most tainted election'
JI chief says a government formed as a result of fraudulent elections will be unsustainable
Rawalpindi RPO leaves Pakistan amid rigging allegations
A day earlier, Rawalpindi Commissioner said that he was responsible for election rigging
