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ECP employees to get three salaries as bonus

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to reward its employees with a three-month bonus salary, but individuals facing inquiries or legal proceedings are ineligible. The finance ministry's guidelines limit an institution to giving five bonuses in a fiscal year. The announcement follows the general elections and allegations of rigging.
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ECP suspends lawmakers elected on reserved seats

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended lawmakers elected on reserved seats after the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter. This decision follows the suspension of the PHC's and ECP's verdict on same by a three-member SC bench. The Punjab Assembly speaker has also suspended the allocation of reserved seats to the coalition.
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ECP issues code of conduct for Senate elections

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The Election Commission of Pakistan issued a code of conduct for the upcoming Senate elections, aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness. Prohibitions include engaging in propaganda against the country's ideology, security, and public order, as well as corrupt or illegal practices. Other guidelines cover election expenses and conduct for candidates, parties, voters, and officials.
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PTI calls for ECP’s resignation after reserved seats verdict

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PTI Senator Ali Zafar has demanded the resignation of Pakistan's Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after the rejection of Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea for reserved seats. Zafar also called for proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner, stating the ECP committed a constitutional mistake by ruling against the SIC. The ECP ruled that SIC is not eligible for reserved seats in the National Assembly.
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ECP notifies victory of PML-N candidates from Islamabad NA seats

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The Election Commission of Pakistan issued a victory notification for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidates from three NA seats in Islamabad. Anjum Aqeel, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Raja Khurram Nawaz were declared winners. Results of 10 National Assembly seats and 16 provincial assemblies’ seats have been challenged and withheld.
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ECP extends voting time in THESE constituencies

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ECP has extended voting time in NA-63 Gujrat and PP-28 Gujrat due to delays in the voting process. The commission stated that there is no plan to extend polling time in the ongoing general elections. Polling will continue till 5 pm, with results expected after 6 pm. Incidents of violence and clashes at polling stations were reported.
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Blast outside ECP office in Balochistan; no casualties

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A bomb blast occurred outside the Election Commission of Pakistan's office in Nushki District, Balochistan. No casualties were reported. Police cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation. The Election Commission has sought reports while the Bomb Disposal Squad indicated that 400 grams of explosives were used in the homemade bomb.
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PPP submits reservations to ECP over election results system

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The People's Party has submitted reservations about the election results system to the Election Commission of Pakistan. They fear that the new EMS system may compromise transparency and propose using WhatsApp instead. PPP also recommends better communication among polling officials. They express concerns based on previous election system issues.
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Elections 2024: No ‘bat’ for PTI as PHC restores ECP order

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The Peshawar High Court revoked the stay order, restoring the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision to declare PTI's intra-party polls null and void and strip it of its election symbol, the bat. The court reserved the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. PTI had challenged the ECP verdict in Peshawar High Court.
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PTI founder, others found ECP defaulters during scrutiny

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PTI founder and other party leaders were found defaulters of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) during scrutiny. The ECP has released a list of candidates who failed to pay fines for code of conduct violations, including former prime minister and PTI members. Candidates failing to pay fines will face rejection of their nomination papers.