Pakistan election commission said the nation could go to polls in January 2024 but Pak apex court could direct it to hold elections earlier. (Image: Reuters File)
ECP says polls could be held in last week of January but Pakistan’s apex court could point to constitutional requirements and tell ECP to hold polls in Nov.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday said that it plans to complete the delimitation of constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies by November 30.
Pakistan-based daily the Dawn said that the decision allows the ECP to hold the general elections in the last week of January 2024 with January 28 as a possible date or February 4, in case there are any other practical difficulties.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja decided to reduce the time needed to complete the delimitation exercise.
However, if the Pakistan Supreme Court intervenes and directs it to drop the delimitation exercise and conduct general polls in 90 days to meet…