Fahad Chaudhry

ECP issues notices to KP transport minister, brother and son over Bannu polling station violence

CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja says abduction of polling staff is a very "serious matter", action will be taken against perpetrators. Updated 22 Dec, 2021 04:36pm

ECP accepts Azam Swati, Fawad Chaudhry's apologies over tirade against electoral watchdog

"I am thankful to the ECP for accepting my apology," says Swati; ECP member advises minister to avoid attacking institutions. Updated 22 Dec, 2021 06:05pm

NA speaker issued notice for violating LG polls code of conduct in KP over audio clip

Notice says an audio clip has surfaced wherein speaker is heard appealing to voters for support, promising candidates funds. Updated 12 Dec, 2021 12:27am

'Violation of election code': ECP warns PM Imran against visiting Peshawar ahead of LG polls

The election commission says "legal proceedings" will be initiated against the PM if he is found flouting the election code. Updated 08 Dec, 2021 06:29pm

Azam Swati's written apology submitted to ECP for tirade against electoral watchdog

"[I have] always tried to make the Election Commission strong. I apologise if I caused any grievance," says the federal minister. Published 03 Dec, 2021 12:48pm

ECP gives Faisal Vawda last chance to submit arguments in disqualification case

CEC seeks renunciation certificate, Vawda says he was not aware of the requirement to submit the certificate. Updated 02 Dec, 2021 02:30pm

ECP orders arrest of persons seen 'buying votes' in video footage ahead of NA-133 by-poll

PPP candidate says buying votes is an old tactic of PML-N, which in turn accuses PPP of spreading fake video. Updated 29 Nov, 2021 10:31am

Govt powers through 33 crucial bills in joint session; allows voting rights for overseas Pakistanis, use of EVMs

Joint session sees pandemonium as opposition lawmakers tear copies of agenda, walk out in protest. Updated 17 Nov, 2021 11:44pm

Fawad apologises to ECP for tirade against electoral watchdog and CEC

ECP directs the information minister to submit a written apology; Swati misses the hearing as co-counsel seeks more time. Updated 16 Nov, 2021 02:03pm

'Pre-planned scheme': Report finds election officials, police responsible for Daska by-poll fiasco

Says 20 presiding officers were "forcefully taken to unknown places" in Sialkot, where they were kept for hours. Updated 06 Nov, 2021 01:46pm

Pakistan wants broad, long-term and stable relations with US, Qureshi tells visiting American official

US deputy secretary of state calls on COAS, discusses matters of mutual interest and regional security situation. Updated 09 Oct, 2021 07:19am

In military shuffle, Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum replaces Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as top spymaster

Lt Gen Mohammad Amir posted as Gujranwala corps commander, Lt Gen Asim Munir made quarter master general. Updated 06 Oct, 2021 05:54pm

PTI MNA Fakhar Zaman responsible for NA-45 postal ballot rigging: ECP report

Says Central Kurram DSP Muhammadi Khan, Special Branch official Wasiullah tried to influence results in Zaman's favour. Published 22 Sep, 2021 06:20pm

ECP rejects govt's allegations, demands evidence from Swati over bribery claims

Decides to issue notices to Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and Railways Minister Azam Swati for further proceedings. Updated 15 Sep, 2021 12:07am

NA passes unanimous resolution condemning attack on Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan

"Pakistan's future is of a progressive country where minorities will be completely safe," says Info Minister Fawad Chaudhry. Updated 06 Aug, 2021 08:14pm

ECP issues show-cause notice to PM Imran for ‘not holding’ intra-party polls

The election commission has sought a reply from the PTI chief within 14 days. Updated 29 Jul, 2021 04:34pm

Four political parties boycott NA-249 Karachi by-poll recount

PML-N's Miftah Ismail says RO refused to provide Form 45 and Form 46 as well as a full audit. Updated 06 May, 2021 02:45pm

ECP accepts Miftah Ismail's application, orders recount in NA-249 Karachi by-poll

Shehbaz Sharif says "happy" over decision, narrow difference "necessitated" recount in interest of transparency. Updated 04 May, 2021 07:36pm

NA Secretariat asks PML-N's Abbasi to apologise over 'continuous misbehaviour'

Notice issued a day after Abbasi threatened to hit Speaker Asad Qaiser with his shoe after the two exchanged harsh words. Updated 21 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

ECP reschedules Daska re-election to April 10 on Punjab govt's request

Decision taken to "make the holding of elections transparent and make administrative affairs fool-proof", ECP says. Updated 10 Mar, 2021 10:23pm