Election 2023
JUI-F chief claims all PDM parties had agreed to hold elections early last year; said elections could be held by end of February.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 10:04am
SCBA demands release of political prisoners, opposes civilians’ trials under army act; asks army to stick to constitutional role.
Published 08 Sep, 2023 07:29am
SCBA convenes lawyers' convention, resolution passed on occasion says ECP under "constitutional duty" to hold polls within 90 days of dissolution of assemblies.
Published 07 Sep, 2023 11:35pm
ECP plans to use new version of Result Transmission System in upcoming polls.
Published 07 Sep, 2023 07:33am
Former MPA reposes faith in leadership of party president Sardar Akhtar Mengal.
Published 06 Sep, 2023 06:53am
In a first, Bilawal calls for polls “according to the Constitution", without explicitly referring to the 90-day period.
Updated 06 Sep, 2023 07:29am
Ruling party in Sindh accused of introducing a parallel system of governance, based on corruption and nepotism.
Updated 06 Sep, 2023 07:39am
Lawyers' body announces countrywide strike on September 9, demands end to privileges for " judges, generals, govt officials".
Published 05 Sep, 2023 07:40pm
Praises caretaker PM's resolve to act upon SC's judgement on the matter.
Updated 05 Sep, 2023 07:52am
Appreciates PM Kakar's statement that polls will be held within 90-day period if apex court says so.
Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:59pm
“We feel very strongly that Pakistan’s future leadership is for the Pakistani people to decide," says diplomat Elizabeth Horst.
Updated 04 Sep, 2023 08:25am
Parties discussing joint electoral strategy, exploring seat adjustments.
Published 04 Sep, 2023 07:02am
Interim premier says any decision by superior judiciary on election time frame "will be binding on us".
Updated 04 Sep, 2023 12:12am
Under no circumstances should delimitation of constituencies be used as an excuse to delay elections, HRCP says.
Published 03 Sep, 2023 09:21pm
These days, any optimism is more of a prayer than a realistic assessment.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 09:38am
Official says watchdog to comply with SC order if told to stop exercise; GDA supports new timeline to redraw constituencies.
Updated 02 Sep, 2023 07:36am
Says the process of delimiting constituencies has been squeezed to hold elections "as soon as possible".
Updated 01 Sep, 2023 07:44pm
PML-Q representatives support delimitation before elections; TLP says returning officers should not be drawn from judiciary.
Published 01 Sep, 2023 07:09am
In meeting with PML-Q, CEC Raja promises process of delimitation and subsequent elections will be held in a transparent and fair manner.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:35pm
ANP leaders say watchdog has pledged to speed up delimitation exercise to hold elections even sooner.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:53am
President Alvi had written to law ministry for advice after CEC turned down his request for meeting to settle an election date.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 08:33am
Electoral body earlier said process of fresh delimitation was expected to be completed by December 14; meets delegations from BAP, BNP, ANP.
Updated 30 Aug, 2023 11:31pm
Court urged to order interim govt to assist ECP in setting a date foe holding general elections.
Updated 30 Aug, 2023 09:12am
PPP says polls in 90 days, not delimitation, priority of Constitution; consultation with ANP, BAP teams today.
Published 30 Aug, 2023 07:19am
PPP says ECP told party's delegation it will further deliberate on matter and may announce new delimitation schedule.
Updated 29 Aug, 2023 09:13pm
MQM, JI assured of elections "immediately after" redrawing of constituencies; both parties want spending limit on poll campaigns.
Updated 29 Aug, 2023 08:05am
Says his party will neither back the ECP nor the president, but will stand by the Constitution.
Published 28 Aug, 2023 08:56pm
Says will ensure elections are held immediately after the delimitation exercise is conducted.
Updated 28 Aug, 2023 09:33pm
PPP stands alone on 90-day demand, urges Nawaz, Maryam not to back polls delay; JUI-F unable to grasp rationale behind PPP’s 'aggressive approach'.
Updated 27 Aug, 2023 07:33am
Summons provincial police chiefs, chief secretaries, election commissioners for high-level meeting on Tuesday on election preparation.
Published 26 Aug, 2023 09:06pm
