The Supreme Court on Monday served notices to respondents in a petition challenging the notification of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for delaying the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces. The top court served the notices for Tuesday to Federation, ECP, Governors and governments of KPK and Punjab in the case. A five-member bench, […]
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Govt to act per ECP’s decision on holding polls: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the federal government was committed to fulfill its constitutional obligation of holding election and would act as per the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). “No one should have a doubt on us regarding evading the elections. We will whole-heartedly participate in election and will follow […]
ECP extends deadline for Nomination Papers in Punjab Assembly elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for nomination paper filings till March 16 aiming to facilitate candidates vying for provincial assembly elections of Punjab province. According to ECP spokesperson, the extension was granted in response to the demands of candidates and was aimed at providing ample time to complete the nomination […]
Erdogan calls Turkish elections for May 14
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday officially set parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14, a month early and just three months after earthquakes that left millions homeless across southern Turkey. “Our nation will go to the polls to elect its president and parliamentarians on May 14,” Erdogan said in a televised speech after signing […]
Punjab elections to take place on April 30: ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced election schedule for general election in Punjab. “Polling for election of Punjab provincial assembly will be held on April 30,” the election commission announced. According to the election schedule, candidates could submit their nomination papers from March 12 to 14, while scrutiny of the papers will be held […]
President Arif Alvi announces April 30 as elections date in Punjab
President Arif Alvi on Friday announced April 30 as the date for elections in Punjab. He announced the date after considering the dates proposed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP had proposed a poll date between April 30 to May 7 for holding the general elections of Provincial Assembly of Punjab, and […]
Erdogan says elections to be held on May 14 despite Turkey quake
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating earthquake in February and said the vote would be held on May 14. “(Turkish) people will do what is necessary on May 14,” he told his ruling party lawmakers in the parliament in Ankara. The Turkish leader previously proposed holding […]
Republicans close in on US House majority, Senate still up for grabs
Republicans were edging closer to securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives early on Thursday, while control of the Senate hung in the balance, two days after Democrats staved off a Republican “red wave” in midterm elections. Republicans had captured at least 210 House seats, Edison Research projected, eight short of the 218 […]
Trump considering launching fresh White House bid after midterm elections: advisers
Former President Donald Trump is considering launching a third bid for the White House this month, three Trump advisers said on Thursday, while Trump himself teased a strong possibility of a comeback during a rally in Iowa later in the day. “And now, in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I […]
Parliamentarians asked to submit asset details by year end
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked parliamentarians and members of provincial assemblies to submit the statements of their assets and liabilities for the fiscal year 2021-22 ending on June 30, by December 31 to avoid suspension of coveted membership. Senators and members of the national and provincial assemblies have also been asked […]