Election Commission of Pakistan
Coverage of Election Commission of Pakistan in the Nexus archive.
- ECP warns KP, Islamabad again over delays in local govt polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) warned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Islamabad authorities over delays in local government elections, directing them to submit pending delimitation notifications by July 28. The ECP cited constitutional violations and highlighted unresolved issues in Islamabad affecting 2.5 million residents.
- ECP notes Centre's 'non-assistance' among reasons for delay in Islamabad LG polls, summons chief commissioner
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) cited the federal government's 'non-assistance' as a key reason for delays in Islamabad's local government elections, summoning the city's chief commissioner. The ECP emphasized its constitutional obligation to conduct elections within 120 days of the expired term in February 2021 but noted unfulfilled data and notification requirements.
- ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) postponed a Senate by-election for a seat vacated by Murad Saeed's disqualification. A PML-N lawmaker petitioned to suspend the schedule, arguing constitutional ambiguities about the seat's vacancy and Murad's status as a senator. The ECP is deliberating on whether the seat remains vacant and if the by-election should proceed.
- ECP summons KP, Islamabad officials on July 1 over delay in local govt polls data
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set July 1 as a deadline for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad to submit required maps and data for local government elections. The ECP invoked Article 220 to address delays in providing information, with notices issued to officials for failure to meet requirements. Repeated delays in elections since 2021 have left residents facing infrastructure and service issues.