Author Archives: Iftikhar A. Khan
1 day ago
ECP keeps lists for reserved seats secret
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) continues to keep secret documents it is supposed to make public forthwith under the law.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) continues to keep secret documents it is supposed to make public forthwith under the law.
2 days ago
Commission notifies 805 successful candidates
ISLAMABAD, May 22: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notified on Wednesday successful candidates on 805 general seats of the national and provincial assemblies.
ISLAMABAD, May 22: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notified on Wednesday successful candidates on 805 general seats of the national and provincial assemblies.
3 days ago
PML-N bagged 119pc more votes than in 2008
The overall voter turnout for the National Assembly elections was 55.02 per cent, an all-time high despite threats of terror attacks.
The overall voter turnout for the National Assembly elections was 55.02 per cent, an all-time high despite threats of terror attacks.
19th May, 2013
Army to be in, and outside, polling stations in NA-250
Army soldiers will be deployed inside and outside the 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency where repolling would be held.
Army soldiers will be deployed inside and outside the 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency where repolling would be held.
17th May, 2013
Balochistan miracle: 544 votes enough for PA seat
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
16th May, 2013
Notices issued to Imran, Dr Sattar: ECP to hear plea for re-polling in NA 250
ISLAMABAD, May 15: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to hear on Friday a plea for re-polling in the entire NA 250 (Karachi) constituency and issued notices to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief
ISLAMABAD, May 15: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to hear on Friday a plea for re-polling in the entire NA 250 (Karachi) constituency and issued notices to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief
15th May, 2013
‘Presiding officers accountable for every ballot paper’ Re-polling on 19th in Karachi’s 43 stations
ISLAMABAD, May 14: Re-polling will be held on May 19 (Sunday) in 43 polling stations of the National Assembly constituency NA 250 in Karachi, where the process was suspended on Saturday after the Election
ISLAMABAD, May 14: Re-polling will be held on May 19 (Sunday) in 43 polling stations of the National Assembly constituency NA 250 in Karachi, where the process was suspended on Saturday after the Election
14th May, 2013
Nowshera polling station recorded 271pc turnout
ISLAMABAD, May 13: In what may invite trouble for many presiding officers, over 100 per cent votes were polled in at least 49 polling stations across the country
ISLAMABAD, May 13: In what may invite trouble for many presiding officers, over 100 per cent votes were polled in at least 49 polling stations across the country
13th May, 2013
No chance of change in results: ECP
Rejecting the possibility that results of the elections could have been changed at any stage, ECP said it would take the responsibility for each and every ballot paper.
Rejecting the possibility that results of the elections could have been changed at any stage, ECP said it would take the responsibility for each and every ballot paper.
11th May, 2013
5,000 troops for ‘most sensitive’ polling stations
The army has deployed over 75,000 troops across the country to strengthen security for the general elections on Saturday.
The army has deployed over 75,000 troops across the country to strengthen security for the general elections on Saturday.
10th May, 2013
Army to deploy troops at some polling stations
The army has decided to modify its election security plan and to deploy troops at ‘prioritised polling stations’ among those categorised as ‘most sensitive’.
The army has decided to modify its election security plan and to deploy troops at ‘prioritised polling stations’ among those categorised as ‘most sensitive’.
9th May, 2013
Bar on mobile in polling stations: Last day for parties to woo voters
Political parties will hold their last meetings in support of their candidates on Thursday when campaigning for May 11 elections will come to an end.
Political parties will hold their last meetings in support of their candidates on Thursday when campaigning for May 11 elections will come to an end.
9th May, 2013
Keeping a tight grip
Almost all elections in the country have been followed by accusations of rigging, but this time the ECP is confident of having plugged all the loopholes.
Almost all elections in the country have been followed by accusations of rigging, but this time the ECP is confident of having plugged all the loopholes.
8th May, 2013
Dispatch of ballot papers under way, says ECP
Printing of 180 million ballot papers for general elections has been completed under security cover provided by the Pakistan Army.
Printing of 180 million ballot papers for general elections has been completed under security cover provided by the Pakistan Army.
7th May, 2013
Revised draft ordinance on voting abroad ready
ISLAMABAD, May 6: Though it has become meaningless for May 11 elections, a revised draft ordinance is ready to allow overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes while living out of the country
ISLAMABAD, May 6: Though it has become meaningless for May 11 elections, a revised draft ordinance is ready to allow overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes while living out of the country
5th May, 2013
Presiding officers get magisterial powers for 3 days
The presiding officers would be able to punish anyone found interfering with the electoral process.
The presiding officers would be able to punish anyone found interfering with the electoral process.
3rd May, 2013
70,000 troops to protect poll process
ISLAMABAD, May 2: Around 70,000 troops will be deployed across the country to perform security duties till the completion of the electoral process.
ISLAMABAD, May 2: Around 70,000 troops will be deployed across the country to perform security duties till the completion of the electoral process.
2nd May, 2013
Crisis cell placed at ECP’s disposal
The decision was taken by the prime minister to allay concerns raised by the ECP regarding the law and order situation in the country.
The decision was taken by the prime minister to allay concerns raised by the ECP regarding the law and order situation in the country.
30th April, 2013
Top brass approve deployment for polls
The military official said the troops would not be deployed inside polling stations; they would be stationed at strategically suitable places to act as quick response force as and when required.
The military official said the troops would not be deployed inside polling stations; they would be stationed at strategically suitable places to act as quick response force as and when required.
26th April, 2013
Border with Afghanistan to be sealed on polling day
Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan will be sealed on the polling day and Afghan refugees will be confined in their camps to guard against any act of terrorism.
Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan will be sealed on the polling day and Afghan refugees will be confined in their camps to guard against any act of terrorism.
