Tag: strict
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Social media is like a strict ‘Desi Mom’: Zhalay Sarhadi
Pakistani actress Zhalay Sarhadi recently likened social media to a “strict desi mom”. The statement came after she received criticism over her participation in a campaign promoting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The campaign, which has been running for several days, celebrates Maryam Nawaz’s achievements and features many social media influencers and famous Pakistani celebrities…
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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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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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Petitions seek postponement of elections, citing ‘snowfall’ and ‘terrorism’
Two separate petitions seeking the postponement of elections have landed before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) a day before the commission is set to publish final delimitation lists. The petitions, filed by individuals hailing from Balochistan, cited security issues and snowfall in several districts as reasons to seek the postponement of elections. One of…
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ECP ‘cowering in fear’: Khan calls supporters to join protest against chief election commissioner
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has urged his supporters to come out for a “peaceful” protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which is set to take place in Islamabad today (Thursday). “Today I am calling all our people to come out in peaceful public…