Senate polls

PTI, JUI-F oppose Election Act Amendments Bill, stage token walkout

Party will also soon announce date and time for staging protest outside Adiala Jail

Returning officers initiate process of scrutinising nomination papers

Two candidates each of the PML-N, SIC for Islamabad seats named in document

Punjab minister told to submit papers for minorities seat

Lists of candidates are set to be published on March 3, with scrutiny of nomination papers to be finalized by March 5

99 out of total 101 votes cast are in his favour

Benchmark index soars 1,008.32 points to settle at 43,788.08

MPA says commission asked him through WhatsApp to immediately hand over evidence to it

Application to take measures against illicit activity was filed by PTI parliamentarians

Minister asserted that it has been decided that only democratic values will prevail in the country

With 18 fresh seats, ruling party’s tally in upper house rises to 26

Set back for PTI as lawmaker refuses to vote for party's candidates in Senate polls tomorrow

A rundown of all responsibilities, perks and privileges Pakistan’s Upper House hopefuls are soon to assume

PPP, PTI blame each other for Karim Bux Gabol's 'forced' statement

Farhatullah Babar says decision vindicates party's position taken in top court

As half of the Upper House prepares to bid adieu to the parliament, this is how the transition will take place

PM Imran decides to spend remaining days leading to Senate polls in capital

PPP’s Bilawal, PML-N’s Shahid Khaqan Abbasi call on JUI-F’s Fazl to discuss election strategy

PML-N president, along with other arrested members, can cast vote in National Assembly hall

PPP offers MQM two seats in return for NA votes for Gilani; five parties field joint candidates in K-P

Maryam says Yousaf Raza Gillani not representing only PPP in Senate elections, rather whole of PDM

Says democracy to prevail in the country once again after Senate elections

SHC's election tribunal upholds ECP's decision; rejects PPP candidate Qadir Khan Mandokhail’s appeal

PTI delegation meets MQM-P, GDA stalwarts, coalition parties on same page

Raza Rabbani says apex court presenting an ideal scenario of proportional representation

Places three demands before the electoral body

Final list of candidates will be released on February 16

So far, 80 candidates have submitted nomination papers; process to continue until Monday

Says lawmakers who want to sell votes do so regardless of voting method

Committee comprises ministers Fawad Chaudhry, Shireen Mazari and PM's advisor Shehzad Akbar

Under the election schedule, candidates will be able to submit their nomination papers between February 12 and 13

ECP summons Vawda in personal capacity on Feb 24

Says current Senate reforms only disadvantage those who use power, money to influence election processes

PML-N expected to cede largest opposition party title to PPP

If held under a secret ballot, the Senate elections will unveil how deep perceived cracks within PTI coalition are

Top judge says seems govt passed Senate polls ordinance on speculations; seeks AGP's response

Petition maintains the ordinance "undermines the judicial proceeding on a pending matter"

Opposition, bars accuse government of mala fide

While PPP hints at challenging new law, govt says it’ll accept SC verdict ‘wholeheartedly’

Information minister says opposition parties clearly don't want the politics of money to end

Opposition alliance also decides to jointly contest Senate polls, announces Maulana Fazl

Party’s top leadership also supports options of en masse resignation from assemblies, long march

Raza Rabbani says a question regarding violation of tracheotomy of powers may arise

JUI-F chief says opposition movement is against the PTI-led government and not establishment

Urges political parties to hold thorough consultations before reforming Senate election process

Lahore demolition wins Buzdar Imran’s praise

Awan says bill also aims at allowing dual nationals to contest elections

Unilaterally decides to participate in upper house election by by-passing PDM

Argue constitutional amendment is required for holding upcoming Senate election through open ballot