Tag: General elections
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‘Made false allegations for the money, offer from PTI leader’, Rawalpindi commissioner says he lied about election rigging
Liaqat Ali Chatha, the ex-Rawalpindi commissioner, who made explosive allegations about the alleged manipulation of the February 8 polls in favour of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates but later withdrew them, has now claimed that PTI’s top leadership planned the entire rigging propaganda. He said in his official statement on Thursday that “After the incident…
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27 women candidates won in general elections
As the general elections are over and results tabulated, 27 women candidates have emerged victorious in the February 8 polls, 11 more than in the 2018 elections. This time, 882 women candidates contested for national and provincial assembly seats. Among them, 312 women contested for the NA, and 570 for provincial assemblies. This shows a…
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What has Imran Khan’s son said about the general elections?
Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Suleiman Khan, had urged people to vote in the 2024 general elections in Pakistan, held on February 8. They shared their message on Twitter, asking everyone to vote and get their friends and family to do the same.The two posted a picture holding the PTI flag and said, “Tomorrow is…
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ECP releases postal ballots for February 8 elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started providing postal ballot papers as general elections are set to take place on February 8, draw nearer. The development was announced by the electoral body today. ECP confirmed that all eligible individuals can cast their votes by January 22 through the postal ballot paper.An application form for…
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Chahat Fateh Ali Khan harassed in Sheikhupura
Singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan had a harrowing experience in Sheikhupura while meeting his fans after announcing a foray into politics by running in the 2024 national elections. In a video that went viral, Chahat is seen walking down the street while people in the crowd appear to be laughing at him. This is extremely…
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No surveys; PEMRA to take action against media channels violating ECP’s Code of Conduct
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially communicated with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), seeking strict action against media channels found violating the established code of conduct for the upcoming February 8 polls. The letter explicitly points out the airing of voting surveys by certain media channels. This practice, as per the…
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PML-N candidate courts controversy with oath on Holy Quran ahead of elections
A video featuring Syed Basit Sultan, a Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) candidate from NA-177 and other constituencies, has sparked controversy on social media. The politician took oath from his supporters on the Holy Quran to swear allegiance to him ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 8. In a video that has now…
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PEMRA nay laga dee TV channels pay aik aur pabandi
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has barred television channels from airing anything that casts doubt on the electoral process. The notification, issued on November 3, states, “All the satellite TV channel licensees were directed vide this office directives dated 3* November, 2023 to strictly comply with the PEMRA’s Code of Conduct 2015 and ensure…
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When will ECP issue schedule of general elections in Pakistan?
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revealed on Friday that the eagerly awaited schedule for the general polls will be issued 54 days before the February 8 elections, as per Geo News. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Sikandar Sultan Raja, said during an informal discussion with journalists that the election body is diligently working on…
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How many seats will be in the National Assembly in upcoming elections?
Amid rumours of delay in the elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the final list of delimitation of constituencies in the national and four provincial assemblies. This progress paves the roads for the election schedule, which is more likely to be announced in the first week of December, as per the electoral…