ECP assured polls to take place within timeframe: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Iqbal, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), announced on Friday that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has embraced the party’s recommendations in preparation for the upcoming general elections.

A seven-member delegation from the PML-N held talks with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) today to address key aspects of the electoral process.

The central focus of the discussions between the electoral oversight body and the PML-N delegation revolved around formulating an appropriate schedule and date for the impending general elections.

The PML-N delegation, comprised of notable figures including Ahsan Iqbal, Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, Zahid Hamid, Rana Sanaullah, Khawaja Saad Rafiq, Amir Muqam, and Attaullah Tarar, emphasized the importance of curbing election expenditures in their recommendations.

Ahsan Iqbal, addressing the media after the meeting with the CEC, expressed satisfaction in the commission’s agreement with their suggestions.

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Transparency in the electoral process emerged as a significant topic of conversation during the discussions. Reflecting on the 2018 elections, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the introduction of the Result Transmission System (RTS), while also mentioning ongoing efforts to develop a more effective system to address concerns raised during the previous election.

The delegation also underscored the need for increased participation of women in the electoral process.

Ahsan Iqbal further revealed that the PML-N had urged the ECP to finalize constituency boundaries by December 14, taking into consideration the 90-day limit for delimitation. Reassuringly, the ECP conveyed its commitment to conducting the election promptly and within the established timeframe.

Concurrently, the ECP extended an invitation to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for consultations, scheduled for August 29.

Notably, the ECP had previously engaged in discussions with delegations from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) regarding the upcoming elections.