LAHORE: The Punjab caretaker government has barred representatives of local bodies from taking part in election campaigns. According to a notification issued by the interim provincial government, mayors, deputy mayors, chairmen and vice-chairmen cannot participate in election campaigns. Participation of local representatives in election campaigns would be considered a violation the code of conduct of […]
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PTI withdraws ticket from former PML-N minister amid growing protests
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday withdrew its party ticket from former federal minister Sikandar Hayat Bosan as protests by PTI workers against allocation of party tickets grew. PTI’s ticket to Bosan in order to contest elections from NA-154 Multan constituency was challenged by the party workers. Raged PTI workers registered protests against the party’s decision […]
It’s now or never, come out and vote: Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday remarked that it was about time the vote is respected in Pakistan. Maryam in a conversation with a local news channel, said that “I pray to God that we are successful in our ‘respect for vote’ movement.” The PML-N Quaid’s daughter asserted that she had come […]
Elections to be held on time, assures Interim PM
SAWAT: Interim Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk on Sunday assured that the general elections 2018 will be held on time. While talking to the media, interim PM Justice (r) Nasir-ul-Mulk said: “I have been appointed for two months and I assure you that the elections will be held on July 25.” He added that everything will be […]
Caretaker PM Mulk vows to hold ‘timely and transparent’ elections
ISLAMABAD: Speaking to journalists after his oath-taking ceremony, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk vowed to hold transparent elections on time. “Remember my words,” the interim PM said, “elections will be held on the fixed time.” The retired Chief Justice also claimed that he would fulfill his responsibility, and he would provide all support to […]
Amid controversy, Nasir Khosa backs out of taking over as Punjab interim CM
LAHORE: Former Federal Secretary Nasir Khan Khosa, who had earlier been nominated as Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister, has on Thursday recused himself from taking up the interim position. Sources claimed that Mr. Khosa had not been taken into confidence before being nominated, which led him to make this decision. Khosa’s nomination was also immediately embroiled […]
PM Abbasi, Shah to finalize name of caretaker PM today
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Opposition leader Khursheed Shah on Tuesday will be meeting Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to finalize the name of caretaker Prime Minister. According to sources, the government has recommended three names, including former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice (r) Nasir-ul-Malik, former CJP Justice (r) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and former State […]
ECP denies reports claiming elections will be held at the end of July
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday denied media reports claiming that the ECP had suggested holding the general elections at the end of July. The ECP issued a statement declaring that it had neither fixed a date for the general elections, nor was it considering any date for finalisation. Thus, the ECP […]
Will ensure caretaker PM is neutral: NA opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Opposition leader Khursheed Shah on Tuesday remarked that he will ensure that the caretaker Prime Minister (PM) is neutral and not a part of any political party. While addressing the media, Shah said that he still had to discuss the matter of caretaker PM with Pakistan Peoples’ Party, adding that the […]
PML-N would be re-elected to power, says Sanaullah
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would once again triumph in the 2018 general elections. Talking to media, Sanaullah said that the public would re-elect Nawaz league to power in 2018 general elections because of the party’s ‘outstanding performance in all sectors’. He added that the public […]