The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recently addressed President Arif Alvi’s comments concerning the general elections. In response to the President’s remarks, the ECP has affirmed that it is fully prepared to conduct the polls. The Commission also stated that the schedule for the general elections will be announced once the delimitations have been declared.
The ECP further disclosed that the initial phase of establishing fresh delimitations has already been completed, with the second phase set to conclude on October 27. The finalized list of delimitations will be issued by November 30. Notably, the ECP did not mention a specific date for the elections, as previously declared.
President Dr. Arif Alvi expressed his disappointment in not receiving a response from the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after sending them letters. He mentioned that he had summoned the Punjab and KP election commissioners but they did not attend the meeting. Additionally, the President wrote a letter to the law minister regarding elections, but the minister answered that the president lacked the authority to question the election date.
President Alvi highlighted concerns about the digital census and proposed holding the general elections on November 6 or earlier. However, the law ministry issued a statement asserting that the president does not possess the jurisdiction to determine the election date.
In another context, President Alvi expressed his trust in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, considering him to be honest in financial matters and a patriot. He also acknowledges him as his leader.
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) denied that there would be any further delay in the general elections, stating that they are fully prepared to hold the polls. The schedule for the elections will be announced after the delimitations are finalized, with the final list set to be issued by November 30. President Arif Alvi mentioned that he has not received a response from the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces regarding the elections. He also suggested holding the elections on November 6, but the law ministry stated that the president does not have the authority to fix the election date.
