Citing briefings by law enforcement agencies, government officials ECP says it is not possible to conduct polls in accordance with Constitution and law
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6.8-magnitude quake originated in Afghanistan and was felt in several parts of Pakistan
Three-year-old boy with no history of travel has tested positive for the crippling disease, affecting both his legs
In letter to ECP, Haji Ghulam Ali cites security threats, financial constraints as barriers to conducting elections at this point in time
In press interaction, Haji Ghulam Ali says proposed date will allow candidates sufficient time to campaign after Eidul Fitr
Security officials advise delaying polls by a month or two due to resurgence of terrorism nationwide
Difficult to Provide Funds for Elections to ECP, Says Finance Ministry
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportInterior secretary urges electoral body to contact Army, other law enforcement agencies for necessary deployment during polls
Demonstration to travel from PTI chief’s residence at Zaman Park to Data Darbar
Fazlur Rehman questions suo motu over election date, laments inability to ensure funds for printing of ballot papers
In chat with local journalists, PTI chief claims his party will secure victory in Punjab during upcoming polls
The ECP had, earlier, written to the president urging him to pick a date for polls between April 30 and May 7
Electoral body eyeing last week of April, or start of May, for polls following SC ruling directing ‘barest minimum’ deviation from 90-day deadline
SC Directs ECP to Consult President for Date of Punjab Polls, Governor for KP
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn ruling, apex court says electoral body can deviate from 90-day deadline ‘to barest minimum’ if it cannot meet it in time remaining
Justices Ijazul Ahsan, Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, Yahya Afridi, Athar Minallah step aside, leaving five-member bench to hear case
PPP, PMLN, JUIF Seek Recusal of Justices Ahsan, Naqvi from Suo Motu Bench
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn joint note, ruling coalition parties say recusal necessary in interest of ‘justice, fair play, and to protect fundamental right to fair trial’
PTI chief claims pressure being exerted on judiciary to delay elections in Punjab, KP
PMLN leader blames former and incumbent judges and former spymaster for the current situation of Pakistan