ECP to hold consultations with political parties ahead of general elections

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday decided to hold consultations with the major political parties ahead of the general elections.

According to sources, the ECP is set to consult with the political parties separately and the consultations will include discussions on range of areas including electoral timeline and proposed election dates.

The sources further said that the ECP will convene to deliberate on the strategic plan for the upcoming general elections. The discussions will revolve around important issues including constituencies and voter registry.

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The Election Commission is slated to initiate discussions with the parties in the upcoming days, as reported by the sources.

ECP constitutes high-powered committee for election arrangements

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday constituted a high-powered supervisory committee to make arrangements for upcoming general elections in the country.

The committee, led by the Special Secretary of the Election Commission, will maintain close coordination with relevant departments to ensure smooth elections.

Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Secretary of the Election Commission Omar Hamid Khan directed the heads of all Election Commission divisions and Provincial Election Commissioners to promptly finalize election-related arrangements.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission has again cautioned the federal and provincial governments against getting involved in any political activities that might undermine the smooth conduct of elections. In a notification, the Election Commission asked the caretaker administrations to confine themselves to the authority granted to them by the Elections Act, 2017.