Election Cell Chief

LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the appointment of Senator Ishaq Dar as the Chief of the PML-N Election Cell. The official notification for this appointment was issued by PML-N Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal.

Ishaq Dar’s new role as the head of the election cell is expected to accelerate the election-related activities of the party.

Ahsan Iqbal emphasized that this move would facilitate the swift processing of various election-related matters, including the receipt of applications for party tickets and the monitoring of election rules.

Ishaq Dar, a prominent figure in the PML-N, brings significant experience to the role, having served as Pakistan’s Finance Minister. His appointment demonstrates the party’s commitment to streamlining its election preparations and ensuring effective management of the upcoming electoral processes.

This development is likely to have a notable impact on the PML-N’s strategies and readiness for future elections in Pakistan.

Three-Month Extension For Zaka Ashraf Announced

Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has granted a three-month extension to Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee.

According to a notification from the Inter-Provincial Coordination Ministry issued on Saturday, the committee will organize elections within the next three months.

Zaka Ashraf leads the 10-member management committee. The Ashraf-led PCB Management Committee was established in July 2023 for a four-month term, and the extension of three months has been provided by the PCB under the prerogative of the caretaker Prime Minister.

This decision follows interim PM Kakar’s announcement that a determination about Ashraf’s future as PCB chief would be made after the conclusion of the World Cup.