The Senate elections did take place despite all the rhetoric of conspiracy by the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). As expected, the party that stands victorious following the polls is undisputedly the same party. However, horse trading and culture of rigging was on rise in the polls. In quite an unexpected move, most of the […]
Regardless of many hurdles, the Senate elections are underway where as many as 98 candidates will contest 45 seats, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) having finalized all arrangements to hold the polls at the four provincial assemblies and the National Assembly (NA). The newly-elected members of the upper house of parliament will replace […]
Senate elections on March 2 Amidst the rising tensions between different organs of state, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday announced to hold the much-awaited Senate polls on March 2, 2012. A notification issued by the commission declared that 54 Senators, including four reserved seats for minorities, under the 18th amendment, will be elected […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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PPP key leaders supporting general elections in 2012 As pressure is mounting on the government by the military establishment and opposition parties, some key PPP leaders second the holding of general elections next year instead in 201. Although the proposal is given by some important party figures, however, they all want Senate’s election to be held […]
Dec 28 2011 | Posted in
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