Election 2023
As the PML-N-led coalition's tenure comes to a close, here is everything you need to need to know about what lies ahead in Pakistan's political arena.
Updated 10 Aug, 2023 12:33am
Sanaullah says delimitation necessary after approval of 2023 census; Asif says elections due in November but won't rule out possibility of delay.
Updated 08 Aug, 2023 01:13pm
There is no guarantee the elections will be held even after new delimitations are carried out.
Updated 08 Aug, 2023 09:32am
"It is incumbent upon the ECP to conduct general elections within the time frame given in the Constitution," it says.
Updated 08 Aug, 2023 08:35am
PM Shebaz meets with MQM, PPP leaders.
Updated 08 Aug, 2023 07:59am
Discusses census-based actions within legal framework; sets 10-day deadline for scrutiny reports on PML-N, PPP foreign funding.
Published 08 Aug, 2023 07:11am
It seems that political parties are barely concerned about constitutional imperatives.
Updated 07 Aug, 2023 09:08am
Interior minister says Hafeez Shaikh, former SC judge among probables; says no problem if polls delayed to February or March.
Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:42am
Hafiz Naeem accuses MQM-P of "backstabbing" people of Karachi by celebrating census result.
Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:21am
Lists achievements of Nawaz; promises much more if re-elected.
Updated 07 Aug, 2023 08:27am
Marriyum Aurangzeb assures journalists of addressing concerns over Pemra amendment bill.
Updated 07 Aug, 2023 08:56am
Interior minister says announcement of caretaker PM candidates expected on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Published 06 Aug, 2023 10:57pm
Says caretaker premier can't be an active member of a political party.
Updated 06 Aug, 2023 01:20pm
Law minister claims constitutional amendment not required for fresh delimitation; PPP keeps mum, MQM-P celebrates, BNP-M rejects CCI decision.
Published 06 Aug, 2023 06:59am
ECP official says commission now legally bound to go for fresh delimitation, which will take at least four months.
Updated 06 Aug, 2023 10:02am
Approval of new census results makes delay in general elections almost certain; population increases to 241.49 million.
Updated 05 Aug, 2023 08:05pm
Denying the people their right to choose will only cause the prevailing sense of disenfranchisement to become entrenched.
Published 05 Aug, 2023 08:16am
PM Shehbaz to first consult Nawaz, then share names with opposition leader; Zardari to arrive in Islamabad today to chair PPP meeting.
Published 05 Aug, 2023 07:13am
At farewell for allies, PM Shehbaz touts his govt’s economic achievements; counters criticism over being "establishment’s man".
Published 04 Aug, 2023 07:20am
“The moment Nawaz Sharif boards a plane to Pakistan, it should be seen as a sign of elections taking place in the country," he says.
Updated 03 Aug, 2023 08:24am
Shehbaz says elections to be held on 2023 census; Marriyum Aurangzeb confirms plans for early NA dissolution.
Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:10am
Ex-CJP Tassaduq Hussain Jillani among names being considered.
Updated 02 Aug, 2023 07:49am
A loyal politician is apparently in demand — not just a politician.
Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:11am
Marriyum says no one "chosen or ruled out" for interim premier’s slot; PM Shehbaz meets JUI-F, ANP heads to discuss interim set-up.
Published 01 Aug, 2023 07:33am
Urges appointment of "neutral" person to lead caretaker set-up; defends "hybrid regime".
Updated 31 Jul, 2023 07:51am
"I have a very good working relationship with Shehbaz Sharif sahib," he says.
Published 30 Jul, 2023 12:17pm
Delaying the polls will lead the country into “dangerous territory”, says Pildat president.
Updated 29 Jul, 2023 05:00pm
Says he will advise the governor to dissolve the assembly a day earlier and the governor will accept the advice the same day.
Published 27 Jul, 2023 08:03pm
Joint session of Parliament passes bill granting caretaker government power to take decisions regarding existing bilateral or multilateral agreements, projects.
Updated 26 Jul, 2023 07:21pm
An interim set-up can only supervise elections; it cannot take policy decisions.
Updated 26 Jul, 2023 08:02am
