Senate elections will be held through secret ballot, the Supreme Court ofPakistan announced in its opinion on the presidential reference on openSenate vote.
As per the details, the majority verdict (4-1) of the apex court mentionedthat elections of the upper house of the parliament are held under article226 of the constitution of Pakistan. The majority verdict of the apex courtalso mentioned that all institutions should assist the Election Commissionof Pakistan (ECP) in arranging the elections.
The announcement comes after the President Dr Arif AlvilinkonFebruary 6 had signed Elections (Amendment) ordinance 2021 that would paveway for the organization of Senate elections through the open ballot.
According to the Ordinance, a copy of which available with ARY News,changes had been brought to Sections 81, 122 and 185 of the Constitution.
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Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) earlier conducted hearing on thepresidential reference filed for the open ballot voting in the upcomingSenate elections.
