Senate passes bill to amend Election Act
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to amend the election act 2017 with majority votes. Federal minister for parliamentary affairs Azam Khan Sawati presented the bill to the house. Explaining…
SC orders ECP to make e-voting rolls by Aug 17
Secretary says parliament will decide future of e-voting, as operational plan is ready ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to make e-voting rolls and inform the court by…
Election Act: SC says dishonest party leader can use MPs to further agenda
SC says Parliament has prerogative of legislating the laws, but it cannot make invalid laws PML-N’s counsel says conviction in an offence cannot strip individuals of other rights ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court…
Nawaz distances from case as SC asks why ineligible person cannot be party head
–Former PM believes his participation in the case may ‘prejudice’ proceedings –Says taking part in election process is a fundamental right and therefore no perpetual disqualification can be imposed on someone by interpreting…
IHC grants time to reply in Election Act 2017 case
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted time till January 30 to Deputy Attorney General (DAG) to submit reply in a case challenging the clauses of the Election Act 2017. Justice Aamir…
ECP advises political parties to fulfill provisions of Election Act, 2017
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday advised all political parties to fulfil and comply with the provisions of the Election Act, 2017. The commission through a notice advised 352 political parties…