Sikandar Sultan Raja
Coverage of Sikandar Sultan Raja in the Nexus archive.
- ECP refuses to recognise Achakzai as PkMAP chief over failure to hold intra-party polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) refused to recognise Mehmood Khan Achakzai as chairman of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) due to the party's failure to hold mandatory intra-party elections. The ECP questioned Achakzai's leadership and controversial constitutional amendments, citing missed deadlines despite granted extensions.
- ECP starts consultations with KP govt to fix date for LG polls in 23 districts
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated consultations with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to finalize the date for local government elections in 23 districts. The terms of local government representatives in KP expired on March 15, 2026, and the ECP emphasized the constitutional requirement to hold elections within 120 days of term expiration. The KP chief secretary confirmed readiness to assist, with a follow-up consultation scheduled after 15 days.
- ECP summons KP, Islamabad officials on July 1 over delay in local govt polls data
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set July 1 as a deadline for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad to submit required maps and data for local government elections. The ECP invoked Article 220 to address delays in providing information, with notices issued to officials for failure to meet requirements. Repeated delays in elections since 2021 have left residents facing infrastructure and service issues.