ECP Fines Jamaat-e-Islami’s Hafiz Naeemur Rehman for Code Violation

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) imposed a fine on Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday for violating the election code of conduct. Violation of Election Guidelines Hafiz Naeem, who is also the UC Chairman of North Nazimabad’s UC No.08, was found guilty of participating in a political event ahead of the local …

SC Declares Election Act Cannot Override July 12 Ruling

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified its position. Recent amendments to the Election Act cannot nullify its ruling from July 12 on reserved seats. In a majority decision, eight judges emphasized that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains eligible for these seats. They rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) earlier decision from March …

Parliament vs. Supreme Court, Tensions Rise Over Reserved Seats Allocation

ISLAMABAD – The conflict between Pakistan’s parliament and the Supreme Court has intensified. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sent a strong letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday. The speaker urged the ECP to respect parliamentary sovereignty in allocating reserved seats to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Supreme Court had earlier …

Election Commission Expels Firdaus Shamim Naqvi

The Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to expel Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf’s MPA, Firdaus Shamim Naqvi. Local body elections took place on Sunday in 16 districts of Karachi and Hyderabad during which footage surfaced on the internet of Firdaus Shamim Naqvi allegedly breaking the seal of the ballot box in the polling station of …

Sindh Government Demands Delay in Elections Again

Local body elections in Karachi and. Hyderabad have become a mess in Pakistan because of uncertainty at every step. MQM and PSP joined hands to boycott the elections. Also, the Sindh government has pleaded in the court to postpone and delay the elections. A few days ago, the Sindh government pleaded with the Election Commission …

Elections on 15th January – Election Commission

A lot of speculation was doing rounds in the media about the local body elections happening in Karachi and Hyderabad. Recently, MQM Pakistan and PSP joined hands to boycott elections and news started circulating that elections might get delayed this time again. However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced its decision on the …

Terror case registered against PTI following Khans Disqualification

Karachi: A case has been filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for causing destruction in major cities of Pakistan. PTI supporters protested against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) verdict pronouncing the disqualification of Imran Khan. According to police PTI protesters made several attempts to run over policemen with the intention of hurting them. The demonstrators …

EPC disqualifies Imran Khan for filing misleading information

Karachi: Election commission of Pakistan disqualified Chairman PTI Imran Khan on Friday, accusing him of giving misleading information about gifts he received from foreign dignitaries. ECP has accused Khan of declaring misinformation about presents from foreign dignitaries and proceeds from their alleged sale. The decision was announced by a five-person commission panel under the leadership …

PTI govt to initiate contempt proceedings against ECP

ISLAMABAD: The government has warned the ECP that it may face contempt charges. The PTI government said on Tuesday that if the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) does not tender resignations, it will face contempt charges. Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said consultations with the attorney-general were conducted after the Cabinet meeting, which …

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