Islamabad High Court announces verdict on delimitation of 13 constituencies

Islamabad High Court announces verdict on delimitation of 13 constituencies

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court announced on Wednesday a decision regarding the delimitation of 13 constituencies.

In the latest hearing under Justice Umar Farooq, the delimitation of another four districts Ghotki, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Kharan were declared null and void.

The IHC also dismissed petitions against the delimitation of nine constituencies, whereas, it reserved decision on six districts.

The pleas were dismissed against the delimitation of Khanewal, Chiniot, Kurram Agency, Rajanpur, Mansehra, Swabi, Jaccobabad, Gujranwala and Umerkot.

Meanwhile, decision was reserved on the constituencies of Haripur, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Bannu, Rahim Yar Khan, and Chakwal.

The IHC will hear 31 similar petitions regarding delimitation of constituencies, including that of Attock and Abbottabad, on Thursday.