ECP disqualifies Murad Saeed following ATC verdict
- 26-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially notified the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Murad Saeed, declaring his Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vacant. The decision comes in light of a ruling by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), which had earlier sentenced Murad Saeed to 10 years in prison. Based on this conviction, […]
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 announcement made in Pakistan
- 19-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere across the country. Consequently, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21. As the moon was not sighted, citizens will observe a 30th day of fasting, with Friday marking the final […]
PTI-backed Raja Nasir Abbas appointed Opposition Leader in Senate
- 20-Jan-2026
The head of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and PTI-backed Senator Raja Nasir Abbas has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. Senate Secretary Hafeezullah Sheikh has issued the official notification confirming the appointment. Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gillani stated that Raja Nasir Abbas enjoys the support of 22 out of the 32 opposition […]
ECP summons KP CM Sohail Afridi in code of conduct violations
- 01-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, over alleged violations of the code of conduct during the recent by-election in Haripur. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the chief minister issued threats to the administration, police, and election staff during a public rally in Havelian. […]
ECP issues revised schedule for Islamabad LG elections
- 26-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday issued a revised schedule for the local government elections in the federal capital, ARY News reported. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, elections for general seats of union councils will be held on 15 February. The process for submission of nomination papers will continue until 30 […]
ECP refuses to recognise Barrister Gohar as PTI chairman
- 07-Dec-2025
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has denied to recongise Barrister Gohar as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman. The country’s supreme election body issued a response to an application filed by Pakistan Tehereek-e-Insaf’s Barrister Gohar Khan that he could not be recognised as the party’s chairman at present. In the letter, the ECP wrote that Barrister Gohar […]
Government takes strict measures against PTI escalation
- 07-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: The government has taken vital decisions to stop Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from escalating issues in the parliament, as PTI members of assembly will be stripped of their membership over maligning the country’s institutions, ARY News reported. Action will also be taken against those parliamentarians who bring pictures of the PTI founding chairman, Imran Khan, […]
ECP summons KP CM Sohail Afridi over code of conduct breach in NA-18 Haripur
- 20-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over code of conduct breach during a public rally in NA-18 Haripur. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the chief minister issued threats to the administration, police, and election staff during a public rally in […]
Sohail Afridi’s speech triggers urgent ECP meeting on code of conduct violations
- 20-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken serious notice of the recent remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and has called an emergency meeting to review the situation, ARY News reported. According to reports, the Commission will examine possible legal action over the statements delivered during a public gathering in […]
ECP announces local government elections in Islamabad
- 18-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that local government elections will be held in the federal capital, while declaring recent amendments to the Islamabad Local Government Act 2015 as inconsistent with the Constitution and the law, ARY News reported. The ECP issued its reserved verdict on the conduct of Islamabad’s local body […]