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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TopicElection Commission of Pakistan

Topic: Election Commission of Pakistan

Pakistan’s PTI to challenge ECP decision over no seat allocation for upcoming presidential polls

PTI said that it will file an appeal against the 4-1 decision of the ECP, which said that the SIC was ineligible for the reserved seat quota under Article 51(6) of the Elections Act, 2017.

With Pakistan’s poll body yet to declare results, both Nawaz Sharif & Imran Khan claim victory

According to the unofficial provisional results reported by Geo News for 241 out of 266 seats, independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf are leading with 97 seats.

Who decides Pakistan poll dates, president or poll panel? The latest in Pakistan election imbroglio

Pakistan was due to hold elections this year to elect its next federal govt, but a host of twists and turns appears to have thrown the schedule off by several months.

Pakistan president wants Imran Khan’s view on Kaun Banega Army Chief. Sure, ask Modi too

Not too long ago, Imran Khan was enjoying gulab jamuns over the disqualification of former PM Nawaz Sharif. Now the Election Commission has barred him from holding any public office.

Imran Khan-EC tussle isn’t ending. Former PM wants general elections under ‘neutral CEC’

The tussle between Imran and CEC is not limited to PTI's foreign funding case and 2023 general elections-its roots run deep.

The in-flight Kiki challenge in Pakistan that did not land well for a foreign tourist

Here's what's happening across the border: Six Mercedes Maybachs delivered to Prime Minister's House; Sikh community celebrates Independence Day.

Imran Khan shows no mercy, sacks Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi

Here’s what’s happening across the border: A coin toss will decide legislator, and ‘chaiwala’ PTI candidate is actually a millionaire

Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan’s PM on 11 August

While Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has won only 116 general seats, it is trying to reach out to smaller parties, independents to get the required majority of 137 seats. 

UN Secretary General to continue supporting Pakistan’s EC amid poll rigging allegations

Antonio Guterres lauded the people of Pakistan for exercising their democratic rights and wished success to the new government.

Rich, middle class who voted for Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan will pay for their convictions

All bets will be off when Imran Khan challenges the conventional wisdom of the national security state handed down to him.

On Camera

India can’t fight Trump tariffs with emotion. Smart talks, sector relief, reforms are key

India must reduce its overdependence on the US by cultivating alternative markets—concluding the EU FTA, advancing the UK deal, and exploring entry into the CPTPP, the open, rules-based bloc of Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?