Presidency seeks law ministry's advice on ECP's stance; election commission begins consultation on polls with political parties; CEC meets US envoy.
Updated24 Aug, 202309:04pm
In letter to CEC, Alvi cites constitutional requirement for president to decide date for elections within 90 days of NA dissolution; ECP invites parties for talks on polls.
Updated23 Aug, 202311:38pm
Electoral watchdog says delimitation of constituencies to be published on December 14; PTI rejects ECP schedule, to approach SC.
Updated17 Aug, 202311:07pm
Asks interim setups to ensure level playing field for all parties; electoral body to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss delimitation of constituencies.
Published15 Aug, 202307:34pm
Outgoing opposition leader says six candidates discussed in opening dialogue; ECP bars postings, transfers until appointment of caretaker administration.
Updated10 Aug, 202311:29pm
Cites Imran's conviction in Toshakhana case by Islamabad trial court on Aug 5, says he stands disqualified under Article 63(1)(h) of Constitution; PTI rejects disqualification.
Updated08 Aug, 202311:55pm
Altered bill sees removal of clauses that would have granted agencies power to make arrest without warrants; Bilawal wants charter of democracy amended.
Published07 Aug, 202310:56pm
HRCP has expressed concern that it "may allow powerful groups or individuals to stonewall journalists seeking both sides of a story".
Updated02 Aug, 202310:41pm
Imran to be indicted at next hearing on August 22; PTI chief summoned to ECP Secretariat on Friday on failure to hold intra-party elections.
Updated02 Aug, 202307:52pm
If Official Secrets bill clears Senate, it will allow agencies to "search any person or place, without warrant, and if necessary, by use of force" over mere suspicion.
Published01 Aug, 202308:16pm
Islamabad police chief asked to produce him before ECP at 10am on Tuesday; PTI says party chief will appear before commission tomorrow.
Updated24 Jul, 202309:51pm
Bill also aims at empowering ECP to announce poll dates unilaterally; Khawaja Asif clarifies amendment not specific to Nawaz Sharif.
Updated25 Jun, 202310:21pm