Stories by Fahad Chaudhry

Slain journalist Arshad Sharif laid to rest at Islamabad’s H-11 graveyard

Funeral prayers offered at the Faisal Mosque with thousands of people in attendance. Updated 27 Oct, 2022 05:07pm

Imran ‘intentionally and deliberately’ violated Elections Act, says ECP in detailed Toshakhana verdict

Says the PTI chief has committed an “offence of corrupt practices”; contends it has "exclusive jurisdiction" to adjudicate on a lawmaker's disqualification. Published 24 Oct, 2022 09:01pm

ECP notifies by-polls winners on all seats except 6 won by Imran Khan

PTI chief also de-notified from his existing Mianwali seat with "immediate effect" following his disqualification in Toshakhana case. Published 24 Oct, 2022 06:09pm

Imran Khan disqualified in Toshakhana reference

ECP disqualifies PTI chief under Article 63(1)(p); Fawad Chaudhry asks people to come out of their homes "for their rights". Updated 21 Oct, 2022 07:06pm

ECP to announce verdict in Toshakhana disqualification reference against Imran today

Verdict expected at 2pm; ECP requests "foolproof security" for full day. Updated 21 Oct, 2022 07:22am

NA passes amendment requiring speaker's approval before arresting a lawmaker

Also approves amendment stating no lawmaker shall be arrested from the Assembly's precincts. Updated 21 Oct, 2022 07:34am

Local govt elections in Karachi postponed yet again as ECP accepts Sindh’s request

ECP to hold meeting after 15 days to decide next date; opposition alleges ECP conniving with federal and provincial government. Updated 18 Oct, 2022 08:25pm

ECP chief asks Punjab govt to enact legislation on LG polls within a week

Warns of contempt action over non-compliance; says reference also being sent to Supreme Court for delay in LG polls. Published 18 Oct, 2022 02:28pm

Imran vs the ruling coalition: An overview of today's by-poll battlegrounds

Elections being held on 8 NA, 3 PA seats; Imran PTI's lone contender on 7 of 8 NA seats; Qureshi-Gilani face-off in Multan. Updated 17 Oct, 2022 07:09am

By-polls: PTI recaptures 6 NA seats and adds 2 more in Punjab, according to unconfirmed and unofficial results

PPP beats PTI on 2 NA seats while PML-N bags just one Punjab Assembly seat. Updated 17 Oct, 2022 11:12am

ECP turns down govt's request to defer by-polls, Sindh local body elections

Says elections to go ahead as planned on Oct 23 with the exception of NA-45 (Kurram-I). Updated 12 Oct, 2022 08:45am

In joint NA session, President Alvi urges lawmakers to 'end polarisation' and decide election date together

Commends govt for "improving" ties with US; Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari demands immediate efforts to "impeach" Alvi. Updated 07 Oct, 2022 07:53am

Plea seeking Ishaq Dar’s disqualification withdrawn from ECP

Petitioner says he will approach higher forum to contest the case. Published 27 Sep, 2022 01:02pm

More purported audio clips of govt surface; PTI raises questions over security of PMO

Information minister says “nothing illegal” in audios; nothing like “anti-Pakistan conspiracy of Shaukat Tarin”. Updated 26 Sep, 2022 10:03am

ECP reserves verdict in Toshakhana disqualification reference against Imran

PTI chief's lawyer claims the body is not authorised to pass judgment on "honesty of a leader". Updated 20 Sep, 2022 10:14am

ECP takes ‘strict notice’ of by-poll code violation by KP CM, cabinet members

Summons session on Monday to deliberate on appropriate legal action, summons KP chief secretary to meeting as well. Published 17 Sep, 2022 10:58pm

ECP announces by-elections for 8 NA seats on Oct 16

For second phase of Sindh local government elections, polling for all districts in Karachi division to be held on October 23. Updated 14 Sep, 2022 10:05pm

ECP postpones by-polls on 10 NA seats over unavailability of security personnel in wake of floods

By-polls on three Punjab Assembly seats delayed as well. Updated 09 Sep, 2022 07:44am

Schools closed for two more days as rain emergency declared across Sindh

Education minister says educational institutions submerged in majority of the districts; 13 more people die from floods in the province. Published 25 Aug, 2022 10:46pm

ECP summons PTI’s Firdous Ashiq, Usman Dar in Daska NA-75 by-poll probe

Issues notices, directs PTI leaders to appear with four others at the ECP Secretariat in Islamabad at 10am on August 30. Published 24 Aug, 2022 06:57pm