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8th February, 2013
‘Certain powers’ making demands in order to delay polls, says Nawaz
He also congratulated former PPP MNA Zafar Ali Shah for joining the PML-N, while addressing a public gathering in Sindh's Naushero Feroze district.
He also congratulated former PPP MNA Zafar Ali Shah for joining the PML-N, while addressing a public gathering in Sindh's Naushero Feroze district.
26th December, 2012
MQM moves SC against alleged rigging, misconduct in Punjab by-polls
Filed by MQM's Shaheen Anwar Gilani, the petition challenges by-polls held on Dec 4 claiming they were rigged by the Punjab govt using state resources.
Filed by MQM's Shaheen Anwar Gilani, the petition challenges by-polls held on Dec 4 claiming they were rigged by the Punjab govt using state resources.
7th December, 2012
EC allows president to take part in by-poll campaigns
the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notification allowing President Asif Ali Zardari and governors of four provinces to take part in election campaigns for at least the remaining by-elections.
the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notification allowing President Asif Ali Zardari and governors of four provinces to take part in election campaigns for at least the remaining by-elections.
15th October, 2012
PPP almost seals poll alliance with PML-Q
The parties have also decided to field joint candidates for nine seats of the NA and provincial assemblies in the by-elections to be held on Nov 17 and 27.
The parties have also decided to field joint candidates for nine seats of the NA and provincial assemblies in the by-elections to be held on Nov 17 and 27.
8th May, 2012
President, CM Punjab felicitate candidates for winning by-polls
Joint candidate of PPP and PML-Q, Sardar Mohammed Khan Leghari, won from PP-245 while, Sardar Hasaamud Din Khosa of PML-N from PP-243 in DG Khan.
Joint candidate of PPP and PML-Q, Sardar Mohammed Khan Leghari, won from PP-245 while, Sardar Hasaamud Din Khosa of PML-N from PP-243 in DG Khan.
7th May, 2012
By-polls for Dera Ghazi Khan’s two seats underway
As many as 47 polling stations have been declared extremely sensitive and 73 polling stations sensitive in the two constituencies.
As many as 47 polling stations have been declared extremely sensitive and 73 polling stations sensitive in the two constituencies.
2nd April, 2012
Opposition celebrates historic Suu Kyi victory
YANGON, April 1: Myanmar’s opposition claimed a historic victory on Sunday for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her first bid for a seat in parliament, sparking scenes of jubilation among supporters.
YANGON, April 1: Myanmar’s opposition claimed a historic victory on Sunday for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her first bid for a seat in parliament, sparking scenes of jubilation among supporters.
30th March, 2012
By-elections on May 7 for 2 Dera Ghazi Khan seats
ISLAMABAD, March 29: By-elections on two provincial assembly seats of Dera Ghazi Khan city will be held on May 7, according to the schedule announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) here on Thursday.
ISLAMABAD, March 29: By-elections on two provincial assembly seats of Dera Ghazi Khan city will be held on May 7, according to the schedule announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) here on Thursday.
13th March, 2012
Waheeda case draws SC’s attention to service conditions
ISLAMABAD, March 12: The incident of slapping polling staff by Syeda Waheeda Shah has now drawn attention of the Supreme Court to indecorous service conditions of civil servants.
ISLAMABAD, March 12: The incident of slapping polling staff by Syeda Waheeda Shah has now drawn attention of the Supreme Court to indecorous service conditions of civil servants.
8th March, 2012
Nisar criticises govt for appointing ‘incompetent’ CEC
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday criticised the government for appointing an ‘incompetent’ chief election commissioner, DawnNews reported.
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday criticised the government for appointing an ‘incompetent’ chief election commissioner, DawnNews reported.
7th March, 2012
Waheeda Shah slapped with two-year ban
The ECP not only cancelled results of PS-53 but also asked the Sindh police chief to take action against a DSP who was present when the incident took place.
The ECP not only cancelled results of PS-53 but also asked the Sindh police chief to take action against a DSP who was present when the incident took place.
6th March, 2012
EC takes up plea against by-election today
ISLAMABAD, March 5: The Election Commission will take up on Tuesday a petition seeking to declare null and void the result of the by-election held on Feb 25 for the Sindh Assembly seat, PS-57 Tando Mohammad
ISLAMABAD, March 5: The Election Commission will take up on Tuesday a petition seeking to declare null and void the result of the by-election held on Feb 25 for the Sindh Assembly seat, PS-57 Tando Mohammad
5th March, 2012
Legislation needed to end bar on women voting
The issue of disenfranchisement of women once again surfaced during the by-elections in several constituencies on Feb 25. According to media reports, women were barred from voting in some areas of Mardan and Mianwali through agreements reached on local level between representatives of different
The issue of disenfranchisement of women once again surfaced during the by-elections in several constituencies on Feb 25. According to media reports, women were barred from voting in some areas of Mardan and Mianwali through agreements reached on local level between representatives of different
3rd March, 2012
Slapping victim pardons Waheeda Shah
Habiba Memon has submitted a statement before the EC, saying she has decided to pardon the aggressor.
Habiba Memon has submitted a statement before the EC, saying she has decided to pardon the aggressor.
27th February, 2012
CEC directs action against Waheeda Shah for slapping
Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r) Hamid Ali Mirza on Monday directed to take action against Sindh Assembly candidate Waheeda Shah for slapping a polling official as well as the police personnel for negligence of duty.
Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r) Hamid Ali Mirza on Monday directed to take action against Sindh Assembly candidate Waheeda Shah for slapping a polling official as well as the police personnel for negligence of duty.
27th February, 2012
Nisar blames PPP for rigging by-polls
The rigging tactics employed by the ruling PPP brought back the memories of the Musharraf era, said Chaudhry Nisar.
The rigging tactics employed by the ruling PPP brought back the memories of the Musharraf era, said Chaudhry Nisar.
27th February, 2012
Imran shows reservations over care taker setup
Elections held under the care-taker setup will not be transparent, said the PTI chief.
Elections held under the care-taker setup will not be transparent, said the PTI chief.
25th February, 2012
Irregularities, scuffles mar by-elections
Vote count got underway for 10 seats at polling stations, after 17 people were injured and irregularities were reported.
Vote count got underway for 10 seats at polling stations, after 17 people were injured and irregularities were reported.
15th February, 2012
Electoral rolls for by-elections finilised
The ECP has finalised the rolls for the by-elections to be held on Feb 25 on six national and four provincial seats, DawnNews reported.
The ECP has finalised the rolls for the by-elections to be held on Feb 25 on six national and four provincial seats, DawnNews reported.
6th February, 2012
Ministers become Advisors with same privileges
Federal ministers, suspended from parliamentary membership by the apex court, became advisors to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, DawnNews reported on Monday.
Federal ministers, suspended from parliamentary membership by the apex court, became advisors to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, DawnNews reported on Monday.
