Elections 2024
Terms previous internal elections "invalid", asserts ECP’s role as regulator of political parties.
Updated 13 Dec, 2023 08:57am
PML-N supremo may now be able to contest polls, legal experts say.
Updated 13 Dec, 2023 07:39am
Every discussion in Islamabad begins and ends with the possibility of elections and what they will bring.
Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:23am
Shah's lawyer says it was in fact Dr Yasmin Rashid who informed an ATC judge of her intention to participate in the Feb 8 polls.
Updated 12 Dec, 2023 10:00am
Dawn understands Zaka also discussed BCCI's stance over visiting Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy as well as bilateral cricket ties.
Updated 12 Dec, 2023 10:29am
In meeting with PPP team, CEC rules out election delay; Taj Haider says ECP asked to dispose of pleas seeking.
Updated 12 Dec, 2023 07:42am
Court will decide whether its verdict or Elections Act holds the field; bench warns against using case as excuse to delay polls.
Updated 12 Dec, 2023 07:16am
Notices issued to AGP, advocate generals of all provinces, ECP; “How can lifetime disqualification continue if a person’s sentence comes to an end?” asks CJP.
Updated 11 Dec, 2023 05:41pm
The ex-PM wanting to take a strong stance on civilian supremacy is a carefully calculated power move.
Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:01am
People want an elected government that can address the country’s challenges and fix the economy.
Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:42am
Says CJP Qazi Faez Isa should "correct constitutional and legal mistakes" made by the apex court.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 06:24pm
“In a country with 236 seats, it is not appropriate to postpone elections for seven to eight seats and derail the democracy,” PPP leader says.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 02:02pm
Why are MQM-P leaders still optimistic about the party’s chances in the upcoming elections?
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 11:12am
As Pakistan marks Human Rights Day today, it confronts a troubling panorama of human rights violations.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 09:05am
Processions, corner meetings not to be allowed in open spaces, say police.
Published 10 Dec, 2023 07:03am
Maryam says she prays no one gets the same level playing field as her father Nawaz Sharif got.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 10:58am
Says depriving party of its election symbol is pre-poll rigging; new chairman Gohar Khan asks ECP to issue party’s poll certificate without delay.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 07:29am
PPP chairman says every time PML-N supremo became PM, he fought with forces who handed him power.
Updated 10 Dec, 2023 07:54am
Says a delay to March 1 or 2 will allow more people to participate in the elections.
Published 10 Dec, 2023 12:06am
Maryam jibes back, says those accusing her father of being establishment's blue-eyed should be "ashamed".
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 06:46pm
Says general elections without intra-party polls are futile as "competent" individuals won't reach top party positions.
Published 09 Dec, 2023 01:18pm
KP emir says party would field candidates in all the constituencies of province.
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 10:37am
Admin seals venue of gathering in Khar.
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 10:39am
PPP leader asks PML-N to clarify its position on 18th Amendment.
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 10:22am
Nawaz blames former CJP, COAS, ISI chief for "lodging false cases, bringing misery on people"; PML-N agrees to seat adjustment with IPP.
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 07:46am
Interior minister highlights "general threat" to politicians, but "specific alert" for JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman.
Updated 09 Dec, 2023 08:06am
“The nation should know that those who used to cry thief are thieves themselves, the biggest thieves," says former prime minister.
Updated 08 Dec, 2023 06:09pm
We will continue to hear the usual rhetoric.
Updated 08 Dec, 2023 08:50am
Poll schedule expected next week, election commission tells PHC.
Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:23am
Terms improving law and order in province one of top priorities.
Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:33am
