32 h. ago ECP issues new party position for reserved seats in KP assembly

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a new party position for reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. This update came after the commission accepted a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding reserved seats. As a result, one reserved seat for women was taken from JUI-F and PPP, and […]

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32 h. ago Election commission vacates Jamshed Dasti’s national assembly seat

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially declared Jamshed Dasti’s National Assembly seat vacant following his disqualification. The ECP issued a notification confirming the vacancy of the NA-175 Muzaffargarh seat held by Dasti. This decision comes after the ECP declared Jamshed Dasti ineligible due to his educational documents being found fake. The commission accepted […]

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52 h. ago Parliamentarians’ unity at Lahore meeting positive step for PTI, encouraging for Punjab: Aleema

PTI founder’s sister says Punjab had witnessed significant injustices over the past two years and this meeting should be appreciated in this context   LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleema Khan on Monday welcomed the gathering of PTI parliamentarians in Lahore and called it a positive step for the party, saying the Lahore meeting was […]

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3 d. ago ECP reserves verdict in reserved seats dispute in KP assembly

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday reserved its decision in a crucial case concerning the allocation of reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The hearing was conducted by a five-member bench led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. During the proceedings, lawyers from major political parties — including […]

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9 d. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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1 week ago PHC vacates stay on reserved seats, directs ECP to decide ANP’s application

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday lifted the stay order on the swearing-in of lawmakers nominated for reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly. The court also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide the distribution of these seats within 10 days. A two-member bench, comprising Justice […]

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2 w. ago Opposition gains ground in KP assembly as reserved seats reshuffle power balance

PESHAWAR – A major political shift has taken place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) restored 25 reserved seats, strengthening the opposition’s hand. This reshuffle has increased the opposition’s total strength to 52 members, intensifying the pressure on the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) has […]

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2 w. ago Party position in NA revealed after allocation of reserved seats

The National Assembly Secretariat has officially announced the updated party positions after the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities. These reserved seats are distributed based on each party’s performance in the general elections. The final breakdown now presents a clear picture of the political strength of major parties. The total number of seats […]

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2 w. ago Supreme court restores 77 reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies

The Supreme Court has restored 77 reserved seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies after accepting review petitions. These petitions challenged the earlier decision that had granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the reserved seats. The court canceled that order and upheld the ruling of the Peshawar High Court. As a result of this verdict, 77 women […]

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2 w. ago Supreme court cancels reserved seats awarded to PTI in majority verdict

Islamabad – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan today set aside its July 2024 verdict that awarded reserved seats in the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). By a slim 7–6 majority, the court overturned its earlier ruling and revived the Peshawar High Court’s findings. During the 17th hearing, […]

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3 w. ago Minus one will not work with the PTI because there is no clear alternative

The minus one formula has been tried before and it has not worked. There are added issues with applying it to the PTI. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) is in an unenviable position. In the more than two years that the party’s former chairman and founder has been behind bars they have failed to find a […]

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3 w. ago ‘Not minused but multiplied,’ PTI says no one can undermine Imran Khan’s role

KP CM rebuffs speculations, saying, ‘The founder is the party, and no one can hold a position higher than him’ Sh Waqas declares Imran’s rising popularity amid ‘repression and fascism’ has unnerved the ruling camp Says despite the dirty tricks and palace conspiracies, Imran Khan remains Pakistan’s hope Javed Hashmi lauds struggle of PTI founder, […]

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3 w. ago Gilani welcomes Jahangir Tareen’s possible entry into PPP as ‘positive sign’

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that if Jahangir Tareen joins the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), it would be a positive development for the party. In a recent statement, Gilani expressed strong support for Tareen, calling him a brother and a close relative. He stated that Tareen’s entry would further strengthen the PPP and […]

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