Election 2023
Top judge also asks when the ECP will hold elections; directs electoral body to resolve all issues before upcoming polls.
Updated 15 Aug, 2023 04:28pm
Politicians of the former government are whispering or saying out loud how they were kept in the dark.
Updated 15 Aug, 2023 08:55am
The commission has also barred any kind of surveys at any polling station or constituency that may influence voters’ free choice of casting vote.
Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:59am
Process for appointment of caretaker cabinet to start from today; Shehbaz departs PM House with guard of honour.
Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:47am
PPP, MQM agree on retired justice Maqbool Baqar to lead provincial caretaker set-up
Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:45am
Unlike for National Assembly seats, fresh delimitation for provincial assembly seats can affect dozens of districts.
Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:32am
COAS Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif attend oath-taking ceremony; Senate chairman accepts Kakar's resignation from upper house of Parliament.
Updated 14 Aug, 2023 09:27pm
Kakar gives up BAP, Senate seat; Shehbaz terms Kakar ‘most suitable’ person to lead caretaker set-up.
Published 14 Aug, 2023 07:05am
Shehbaz prides himself on 'good ties with military'; claims no legal hitch preventing Nawaz from contesting polls.
Updated 13 Aug, 2023 07:30am
CM Bizenjo and the opposition leader are yet to reach a consensus on the name of the caretaker chief minister despite holding multiple meetings.
Updated 13 Aug, 2023 07:34am
Neither side shares any names; CM Murad hopes consensus will be reached soon.
Updated 13 Aug, 2023 07:41am
Balochistan senator’s name "proposed by Raja Riaz"; coalition insider claims name "came from elsewhere".
Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:52am
Nisar Khuhro asks ECP to complete delimitation under new census within two months.
Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:49am
Insists his decision to endorse Kakar's name for caretaker PM was not influenced by any external entity.
Updated 12 Aug, 2023 11:39pm
President Alvi gives assent to advice sent by PM Shehbaz, opposition leader; Raja Riaz says Kakar to take oath as interim premier tomorrow.
Updated 12 Aug, 2023 10:11pm
"No restriction on Nawaz Sharif [to contest the election] as he has completed his five-year disqualification," says PM Shehbaz.
Updated 12 Aug, 2023 10:48am
Chaudhry Sarwar says, "Even the former PDM govt’s ministers do not know what will unfold in the days to come.”
Updated 12 Aug, 2023 08:39am
Opposition leader "turns unfriendly", pushes his own nominee for interim slot; PM Shehbaz irked by ‘"hurry" shown by President Alvi
Published 12 Aug, 2023 07:36am
It not only failed in its fiduciary duty under two separate governments, but it also actively undermined Parliament.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 08:56am
Says that transfers and postings can be made in accordance with the law and policy, once the caretaker government is instituted.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 08:28am
Senate Chairman Sanjrani latest to be named among "strong contenders" for caretaker PM slot; Raja Riaz says "imported" person won’t head interim set-up.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 07:23am
A careful calculation shows that no district will lose its share of National Assembly seats.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 07:31am
KP's interim information minister says 19 members of the caretaker cabinet have submitted their resignations to the chief minister.
Updated 11 Aug, 2023 07:42am
ECP asked KP interim CM last month to sack his ministers, advisers and special assistants “involved in politics” to ensure free, fair electoral exercise.
Updated 10 Aug, 2023 11:49pm
Outgoing opposition leader says six candidates discussed in opening dialogue; ECP bars postings, transfers until appointment of caretaker administration.
Updated 10 Aug, 2023 11:29pm
National Assembly stands dissolved after President Alvi signs summary; premier says he has "three days" to evolve consensus on interim PM.
Updated 10 Aug, 2023 08:09am
Outgoing PM Shehbaz says will meet Leader of Opposition in NA Raja Riaz for consultation on interim prime minister on Thursday.
Updated 10 Aug, 2023 12:34am
The ruling coalition has virtually abdicated civilian authority.
Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:05am
PM Shehbaz to spend a busy day today meeting allies, opposition leader over caretaker set-up.
Published 09 Aug, 2023 07:17am
Experts foresee Karachi gaining 1 provincial seat each in Central, East and Malir districts. However, Sindh may lose 1 seat each from Khairpur and Sanghar.
Updated 09 Aug, 2023 10:34am