PML-N representatives argue that this discrepancy in the allocation of seats is unfair and unjustified, as it does not accurately represent the political landscape and voting demographics of the region.
Category: Politics
Senate Becomes Inactive for the First Time in Country’s History
With the retirement of Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Afridi, the positions of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate are now vacant.
PPP and Sunni Ittehad Council Candidates Secure Seats in Sindh Senate By-Elections
As per the schedule of the interim elections, the polling for the Senate’s interim elections in Sindh will take place on March 14th, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the Sindh Assembly Building.
Decreased Influence of Familial Ties in 2024 Elections Revealed by Gallup Pakistan Survey
This trend reflects a growing awareness and engagement among Pakistani voters, who are increasingly prioritizing candidates’ qualifications, performance, and policy agendas over familial affiliations or party loyalties. The survey findings suggest a maturing of the democratic process in Pakistan, with voters demanding accountability, transparency, and tangible results from their elected representatives.
Election Commission Appoints Returning Officers for Senate Elections
The Election Commission’s decision to appoint experienced and impartial individuals as returning officers demonstrates its commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections. These officers will be responsible for upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that the elections are conducted in accordance with the law.
Opposition Parties Included in Federal Cabinet After Consultations
It is said that Khawaja Asif will be given the Ministry of Defence and Masood Malik will be given the Ministry of Petroleum, while Ameer Maqam is also likely to be included in the cabinet.
Jamaat-e-Islami Threatens Protest over Pakistan’s Response to Palestine Crisis
He emphasized that as long as two families are in power, neither the country’s culture nor its treasury is safe. The remarks reflect his dissatisfaction with the current political leadership’s handling of the Palestine issue.
Oath-Taking Ceremony in Punjab Assembly Sparks Controversy
Despite opposition protests in the National Assembly, members elected to specific seats took their oaths. Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan rejected the opposition’s demands, asserting that the oath-taking was
The Process of Presidential Election in Pakistan
Upon the conclusion of voting, the presiding officer will open the ballot boxes in the presence of candidates or their representatives. They will inspect the ballot papers, discard invalid votes, tally the valid votes, and seal the votes obtained by each candidate in separate bags.