Polling remains mostly peaceful
KARACHI: Overall polling process across the city remained peaceful with no major clashes reported, however, voters complained about errors in the electoral rolls and closure of mobile phone and internet…
Time for voting to end at 5:00 pm: ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that the doors of all the polling stations will be closed at 5:00pm, the stipulated time for the commencement of polling process. “The…
Explosion outside ECP office in Karachi, no casualties reported
An explosion occurred outside the provincial office of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday in Karachi’s Saddar area. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.…
ECP dispels false fatwa against women voting
ISLAMABAD: Responding to reports of a purported fatwa (Islamic decree) barring women from voting in Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) debunked the claim on Monday,…
ECP cautions against fake WhatsApp calls
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday issued a public advisory, cautioning individuals about the proliferation of fake calls on WhatsApp. The ECP revealed, “There have been reports…
Bigwigs try their luck in Kohat division
PESHAWAR: The four National Assembly seats in the Kohat division of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) will see several political heavyweights, including three former federal ministers, a former senator and two female candidates…
Election expenses may exceed Rs49 billion
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has estimated that its expenditure for the general elections 2024 will exceed Rs49 billion mainly because of more expenses to be incurred on…
Khosa questions ‘interference’ of top judiciary, ECP
ISLAMABAD: In a scathing critique aimed at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the top judiciary, PTI leader Latif Khosa on Monday called into question the interference of the…
PPP demands more of time for filing objections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) urged the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Thursday to extend the deadline for filing “objections and suggestions” on the initial lists of polling stations.…
Omar Hamid Khan resigns as ECP secretary
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Omar Hamid Khan stepped down from his post citing health issues. According to media reports, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan has not yet…