politics

Imran challenges ECP’s disqualification ruling in LHC

On Thursday, Imran Khan, the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), lodged a challenge in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to disqualify him for five years. The disqualification was based on his alleged failure to declare Toshakhana gifts in his statement of assets and liabilities.

LHC seeks responses on PTI`s plea against appointment of election officials

In response to a plea by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to submit their responses by December 12 regarding the challenge to the appointment procedure of Punjab's bureaucrats for election duty. PTI's additional secretary general, Umair Khan Niazi, urged the court to declare sections 50(1)(b) and 51(1) of the Elections Act 2017 as illegal and unconstitutional, raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming general elections.

PTI challenges appointment of election officials in LHC

In Lahore, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has contested the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to appoint officials from Punjab's bureaucracy for election duties. On Wednesday, PTI's Additional Secretary General Umair Khan Niazi filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) through Barrister Abuzar Salman Khan Niazi, challenging the legitimacy of the ECP's selection of District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) from Punjab's bureaucracy for the upcoming general elections.

Seat adjustments on cards as Nawaz, Shujaat meet after 15 years

In a noteworthy development on Wednesday, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), and Nawaz Sharif, the supreme leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), convened for a meeting to discuss seat allocations between the two parties in anticipation of the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, as reported by Express News.

‘Some forces’ pull back leaders with progressive vision: Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari asserted on Thursday that obstacles, described as 'some forces,' impede the progress of leaders with a vision for the country's advancement. Despite these challenges, he expressed confidence in the people of Pakistan, emphasizing his resilience in the face of such forces.