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Security personnel told to stay away from counting process
ECP’s code of conduct for by-elections contains a long list of do’s and don’ts.
Iftikhar A. Khan
1,700 polling stations categorised as ‘highly sensitive’ for Oct 14 by-polls
Security cameras have been installed at all sensitive polling stations which would be guarded by army troops, says ECP.
ECP issues passwords to 7,364 overseas voters
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday sent passwords to 7,364 overseas voters to use it...
ECP wants FIA to identify caller who ordered RTS closure
Audio clip of mysterious phone call sent for forensic analysis, Senate committee told.
Govt removes Punjab IG, police reforms head ‘resigns’
ECP suspends notification, seeks explanation from establishment secretary.
Barbs fly in Senate over Shahbaz’s arrest
Opposition stages walkout after Fawad Chaudhry was allowed to take part in debate.
Opposition asks speaker to ensure Shahbaz’s presence in NA session
In a meeting with Asad Qaiser, PML-N’s Ayaz and JUI-F’s Ghafoor call for immediate parliament session
PML-N says ‘flawed’ foreign policy can affect Pakistan’s ties
Senator Saadia Abbasi claims PTI lacks skills required for international agreements and talks.
Pakistan ready to contest Jadhav case at ICJ
Only way forward in Pak-India relationship is through dialogue, which should be uninterrupted and uninterruptible: FO.
Senate chairman asks minister to leave house
Verbal duel between Fawad Chaudhry, PML-N senator gets ugly.
Awan withdraws as PTI’s counsel in foreign funding case
This is the 4th replacement of PTI's counsel since case was filed by PTI founding member Akbar S. Babar in 2014.
Senate questions CPEC partnership offer to Saudi Arabia
Raza Rabbani says it appears PTI government is trying to weaken the project
ISI chief among five generals retiring
Commander of Army’s Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) Lt Gen Mian Mohammad Hilal Hussain is also going to retire.
Army chief, PM discuss security, regional stability
Six major generals get promotion
380 vie for 37 NA, PA seats in Oct 14 by-polls
Most of the seats are vacated by those elected on more than one seats in the July polls.
Opposition slams govt for PSDP cut, gas price hike
Senators say such actions will overburden common man, claim several CPEC projects have been dropped.
PPP questions credibility of ‘untested’ online voting system
ISLAMABAD: The PPP on Tuesday questioned the credibility of the online voting system overseas Pakistanis will use to...
Most Forms 45 had no signature of polling agents, says senator
Javed Abbasi says under the law it is mandatory for presiding officers to get signatures of polling agents of candidates
Questions raised in Senate over Imran’s talks offer to India
Rabbani asks govt if it wants to realign country’s foreign policy; minister says PM’s letter to Modi was a response.
Imran disappointed as ‘arrogant’ India cancels FMs’ meet
FO says New Delhi has wasted opportunity to change the dynamics of bilateral relationship