UK acknowledges concerns over ‘fairness’ of Pakistan’s elections
- 09-Feb-2024
LONDON: The United Kingdom (UK) on Friday acknowledged serious concerns about the “fairness and lack of inclusivity” of Pakistan’s general elections 2024, ARY News reported. “We regret that not all parties were formally permitted to contest the elections and that legal processes were used to prevent some political leaders from participation, and to prevent the […]
US looks forward to complete results reflecting “will of Pakistanis”
- 09-Feb-2024
Reacting to Pakistan’s general elections 2024, the United States (US) said it looked forward to “timely and complete results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people”, as Washington listed US concerns with the process. “We join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedoms of […]
Elections 2024: Caretakers urge people to exercise their right to vote
- 06-Feb-2024
ISLAMABAD: With only two days to go for the February 8 general elections, the caretaker government on Tuesday urged the people of Pakistan to exercise their right to vote “without any fear or intimidation”, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference, caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz expressed his commitment to ensure robust security for […]
General elections 2024: Over 128m voters to decide fate of political parties
- 19-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: Over 128.5 million registered voters in Pakistan would decide the fate of 175 political and religious parties in the forthcoming general election, scheduled for February 8, 2024. As the country is heading towards much-sought-after polls next year, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released data showing the total number of registered voters in Pakistan. […]
ECP extends visa application date for foreign election observers
- 13-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the visa application date for foreign election observers, ARY News reported on Wednesday citing sources. According to sources, the ECP has sent a letter to the foreign ministry regarding the extension of visa application date for international observers. The letter stated that the date has been […]
ECP likely to announce general elections’ schedule in ‘two days’
- 13-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is likely to announce the schedule for the forthcoming general elections, scheduled for February 8, 2024, in ‘two days’, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Sources told ARY News that the electoral watchdog has completed all the preparations for the general elections, including the appointment of Returning […]
General elections: Army’s assistance sought amid ‘shortfall’ of security personnel
- 04-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday sought assistance of Pakistan Army and civil armed forces during the general elections, citing a shortfall of nearly 0.3 million security personnel, ARY News reported. “While the ECP takes all necessary steps to organise an election, […] it also expects the same commitment from the […]
Finance Ministry assures ECP of releasing ‘election funds’
- 04-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: Following concerns raised by the electoral watchdog, the Ministry of Finance assured Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that funds for the upcoming general elections, scheduled to be held in February 2024, will be released soon, ARY News reported on Monday. The assurance came during a meeting between ECP officials and Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah […]
General elections 2024: PEMRA issues instructions for media houses
- 04-Nov-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued guidelines for media coverage of general elections, scheduled for February 8, 2024, the country, ARY News reported on Friday. “To strengthen the democracy and electoral process, it is national obligation of all the citizens of Pakistan and institutions to extent utmost support and facilitation for […]
ECP seeks international oversight for upcoming elections
- 23-Oct-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Omar Hamid Khan has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to invite international observers for the upcoming elections, expediting the visa process within one week to ensure their swift arrival in Pakistan, ARY News reported. Omar Hamid Khan chaired an Inter-Ministerial meeting at the Election […]