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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take action against private news channels – “Dawn News,” “ARY News,” “Geo News,” and “GNN” – for violating the code of conduct by broadcasting a live interview with a politician on Thursday. The ECP contends that this act breaches Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017 and the Commission’s Code of Conduct for National Media. Read More: CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja Affirms 100% Transparency in Election Process Expressing concerns, the ECP instructed PEMRA to address these violations, including halting broadcast and initiating proceedings under…

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja asserted the 100 percent transparency and peace in the election, emphasizing that the polling process unfolded smoothly without disruptions. During his visit to the Election Commission Pakistan’s headquarters, he stated that no citizen faced hindrance in casting their vote. Addressing potential connectivity issues, Raja explained that presiding officers could go to the returning officer’s office, provide Form 45, and upon uploading it in the Election Management System, the form would be automatically received when internet services were restored. He highlighted the adherence to the law, stating that time extensions at three polling stations in…

Prominent political figure Mohsin Dawar, contesting for NA-40, has raised serious concerns about the security situation in Tappi, North Waziristan. Dawar alleges that Taliban forces have taken control of multiple polling stations in the NA-40 constituency, posing a threat to the electoral process. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Dawar urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to address the alarming security situation promptly, expressing dismay that his previous warnings had been ignored. The reported attacks on female polling agents further highlight the tense conditions in Tappi, with Dawar emphasizing the persistent security challenges in the region.…

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urgently called for the restoration of cellular and internet services nationwide on Thursday. Despite the Sindh High Court’s directive to ensure uninterrupted internet services on polling day, the ongoing disruption raises concerns about transparency. Read More: Voting ends, Counting Starts in General Elections The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority claims no government instructions for the internet block, creating uncertainty about the duration and impact on voters’ access to information and result transmission. The HRCP emphasizes the need to identify and hold accountable those responsible for issuing this disruptive order.

Jahangir Khan Tareen, Chairman of Istehkam Pakistan Party (IPP), exercised his voting right at the 12-MP Argyle Wall Polling Station in Lodhran, his hometown. Speaking with GNN news, Tareen emphasized the significance of voting, highlighting it as both a trust and a power that should not be squandered. He urged the public to actively participate in the electoral process. Read More: Barrister Gohar Urges Nation to Exercise Voting Rights During the conversation, Tareen expressed the need for a stable government that endures for five years, emphasizing that a stable economy contributes to a strong nation. He emphasized the importance of…

Election Commissioner Sindh, Sharifullah, expressed confidence on Wednesday, assuring the public that there will be no delay in election results. During his visit to the Expo Center Dispatch Center, he clarified that while there might be occasional delays in distributing polling materials, there are no issues related to material or staff causing delays. He affirmed that all necessary materials, staff, and electoral resources would reach polling stations before 4-5 pm. Read More: Protest Unveils Alleged Bribery Scheme in General Election 2024 Emphasizing the coordination between security agencies, Sharifullah stated that he is 100% certain about timely result announcements, dismissing rumors…

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah survived an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Chaman district of Balochistan. The assailants opened fire on Hamdullah’s car near the Pak-Afghan border, causing damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, he escaped unharmed. Levies personnel cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to apprehend the attackers. Hamdullah, a former senator and spokesman for the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), remains a key figure in opposition politics. Balochistan has experienced an escalation in violence, as evidenced by two separate blasts targeting election candidates. The first explosion outside an independent candidate’s office in Pishin claimed 15…

A protest has erupted on FerozPur Road in Lahore, with demonstrators asserting that candidates vying in the General Election 2024 pledged to offer them a 2500 PKR bribe in exchange for casting votes in their favor. The grievance stems from the candidates reneging on their commitments and withholding the return of protestors’ Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). This situation highlights the regrettable exploitation of the electoral process in Pakistan, where the foundational democratic component of elections is manipulated not only by candidates but also by individuals willing to exchange their votes for monetary gain. It is disheartening to witness the…

In various parts of the country, including Islamabad, Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies are conducting flag marches to ensure security for the upcoming elections. Soldiers will be stationed outside polling stations to address any untoward situations promptly, emphasizing a commitment to peaceful elections. However, the day witnessed tragic incidents in Balochistan, with a bomb blast near the office of a political party in Khanozai, Pishin district, resulting in 13 casualties and 16 injuries. Another blast near a political party’s office in Qilla Saifullah district claimed eight lives and injured thirteen. President Dr. Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq…

Tragically, ten children succumbed to pneumonia in Lahore on Wednesday, marking a distressing surge in the toll of this lung disease. In the country’s largest province, Punjab, 427 new pneumonia cases were reported in a single day, with Lahore alone registering 149 cases. The grim statistics for 2024 reveal over 20,000 pneumonia cases in Punjab, resulting in 319 deaths, and within Lahore, 4,050 cases accompanied by 58 tragic deaths. Health experts attribute the spike in pneumonia-related fatalities to the prevalent air pollution and smog in Lahore. Pneumonia, an infection affecting the lungs, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.…