ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has imposed a ban on the posting and transfer of government officers within Bajaur district to ensure free, fair and transparent upcoming by-elections in PK-22, Bajaur IV, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to a notification, the ban will remain in effect until the names of returned candidates are published.

Additionally, the ECP has prohibited government functionaries or elected representatives, including local government officials, from announcing any development schemes for constituencies where bye-elections are underway until July 11, 2024.

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has challenged the Election...

Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s notice in assets case.

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa filed petition in Peshawar High Court through the lawyer of Syed Sikandar Hayat Shah Advocate.

It has been contended in the petition that all the assets have been disclosed in the nomination papers and the Returning Officer(RO) has scrutinized the papers carefully.