Irfan Sadozai

PTI’s Qureshi manhandled during re-arrest from Adiala Jail in a case yet to be disclosed

“They are arresting me again in a false case,” Qureshi says; Qureshi's daughter moves ECP against his "unlawful abduction". Updated 27 Dec, 2023 10:57pm

ECP decides against letting PTI retain ‘bat’ as electoral symbol

PTI's Gohar Ali Khan says decision is "political" and party will challenge it in court. Updated 22 Dec, 2023 11:47pm

PTI says ECP has assured it will address party’s reservations on level playing field for polls

Earlier in the day, the SC had told the electoral watchdog to address the party's concerns regarding the lack of a level playing field. Updated 22 Dec, 2023 09:25pm

ECP extends deadline for filing nomination papers by two days

Candidates can now submit nomination papers till Dec 24; ECP says decision taken in light of requests made by political parties. Updated 22 Dec, 2023 04:31pm

ECP orders removal of PM’s adviser Ahad Cheema from post

Says he was a part of the previous govt and could "influence the holding of free, fair and transparent elections" if he continued. Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:36pm

Top lawyers’ bodies raise concerns over discrepancies in election procedures, CEC’s conduct

Pakistan Bar Council calls on Supreme Court to take notice of discrepancies "instead of endorsing every act of the CEC". Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:31pm

ECP defers Imran, Fawad’s indictment in contempt case

Four-member ECP bench conducts hearing at Adiala Jail; Fawad files plea seeking open trial; hearing adjourned till Dec 27. Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:41pm

ECP reserves verdict on pleas challenging PTI’s intra-party elections

Akbar S. Babar vows to continue battle against PTI; Barrister Ali Zafar says party given questionnaire by electoral body. Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:30pm

ECP issues schedule for Feb 8 general elections

CEC Raja says electoral watchdog fully prepared for polls. Updated 15 Dec, 2023 11:57pm

ECP rejects PTI chairman Gohar’s allegation regarding poll delay, calls it ‘failed attempt to mislead people’

Says that all the arrangements for holding general elections on February 8 are in place. Published 14 Dec, 2023 10:34pm

PTCL to acquire Telenor’s Pakistan operations

PTCL to acquire the Norwegian telecom firm for approximately $493m. Updated 14 Dec, 2023 01:30pm

ECP issues notice to PTI on pleas contesting intra-party polls

ECP member from KP insists "law does not say we order polls repeatedly"; petitioners urge ECP to nullify party election. Updated 08 Dec, 2023 03:47pm

Situation not bad enough to hamper elections on Feb 8: information minister

Solangi says he has not heard anything about delaying polls from anyone in the federal cabinet or state institutions. Published 07 Dec, 2023 12:42pm

ECP to hold contempt case proceedings against Imran at Adiala Jail on Dec 13

Fawad Chaudhry to also be a part of indictment proceedings; ECP asks interior ministry to make necessary arrangements. Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:21pm

Akbar S. Babar moves ECP against PTI’s ‘fraudulent’ intra-party polls

"The entire intra-party election was a mere eye wash and a vain attempt to hoodwink the ECP," he says. Published 05 Dec, 2023 06:03pm

Information minister says ‘no crisis’ in meeting ECP’s financial needs

Says whatever budgeted amount is needed by ECP will be "released as per its needs accordingly". Updated 04 Dec, 2023 10:53pm

ECP hints at jail trial in contempt case against Imran

ECP member Nasir Durrani says interior report says commission can send a team to jail for indicting the ex-premier. Published 30 Nov, 2023 03:51pm

ECP orders PTI to hold intra-party polls within 20 days or lose bat as electoral symbol

PTI's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan "extremely upset" by the verdict, says will challenge it before "relevant forums". Updated 23 Nov, 2023 03:07pm

Senate passes resolution backing military trials of May 9 rioters

Resolution says apex court verdict "legally flawed, should not be implemented", “annuls sacrifices made by martyrs” in combatting terrorism. Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:03pm

President, ECP agree on holding elections on February 8

A delegation led by CEC Sikander Sultan Raja had called on the president in accordance with the directives issued by the top court earlier today. Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:01pm