Sindh High Court ordered not to count the votes of three reserved seats in the presidential election. Notices were issued to Election Commission of Pakistan and others for March 28. Peshawar High Court previously ordered restraint from administering oath to members elected on reserved seats. Election Commission allocated seats claimed by PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council to other parties.
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday ordered to not count the votes of three reserved seats in the presidential election, ARY News reported.
As per details, the court issued a short verdict on Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea for reserved seats.
The court order stated that vote of reserved seats must not be counted in the presidential election till the court decides the verdict on these three reserved seats.
Moreover, notices were issued on Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and others for March 28.
Earlier, Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the Speaker, to restrain him from administering oath to members elected on reserved seats.
Later, the court extended the order till March 13 and notices were also issued to all political parties.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notified allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, which were claimed by PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), to other political parties.
Following the allocation of reserved seats, PML-N becomes the largest parliamentary party in National Assembly (NA) with 123 seats followed by PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) with 82 seats. Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto-led PPP managed to secure 73 seats.
The ECP issued a notifications for reserved seats for women in the Sindh Assembly. Notably, PPP’s Sumeta Afzal Syed and MQM-P’s Fouzia Hameed have been given the reserved seats for women. The reserved seat for minorities in Sindh Assembly has been given to PPP’s Sadhu Mal alias Surinder Valasai.
It is pertinent to mention here that the presidential election has been scheduled for March 09 (tomorrow).
Former president Asif Zardari is being backed by the PML-N-led eight-party coalition, while nationalist leader Mahmood Achakzai is the candidate of the PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) alliance.
In a landmark decision, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued an order mandating the exclusion of votes from reserved seats in the upcoming presidential election. This decision has generated significant debate and discussion across the political landscape. The court’s ruling underscores the critical importance of transparency and fair representation in the electoral process. This development has sparked renewed interest in the dynamics of presidential elections and the implications for democracy. The decision by SHC reflects the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the principles of electoral integrity and equitable participation. As the nation anticipates the implementation of this groundbreaking order, it raises important questions about the impact on future electoral procedures and the broader political landscape. The decision by SHC stands as a testament to the judiciary’s vigilance in safeguarding the democratic process and the rights of all citizens to participate in a fair and just election.
Source: ARY NEWS
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