According to insider information, the Election Commission of Pakistan hasopted not to pursue legal action through the country’s Supreme Courtregarding the elections, as recommended by President Arif Alvi and neitherit is going to act on the letter written by President regarding holdingelections on November 6.
This stance by the ECP is founded on the belief that the President’scommunication dated September 13 does not warrant an official response.However, the Election Commission does acknowledge that President Alviretains the prerogative to personally approach the Supreme Court concerningelection matters.
One of the key reservations expressed by the ECP revolves around the scopeof the President’s communication. Notably, the President’s letter solelydelineated a date for elections to the National Assembly, conspicuouslyomitting any mention of the provincial legislatures. Inside sources suggestthat the Election Commission harbors concerns that if provincial governorswere to independently propose election dates, it could precipitate a severecrisis, potentially undermining the integrity of the electoral process.
Furthermore, the electoral body contends that President Alvi’s inputamounts to a mere suggestion, emphasizing that the ultimate authority tomake decisions pertaining to elections lies squarely with the ElectionCommission. This distinction underscores the independent and autonomousrole of the ECP in managing the electoral calendar.
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President Arif Alvi, in his letter to the chief election commissioner,advised the Election Commission to “seek guidance” from the Supreme Courtto establish a singular election date for the entire nation, suggestingNovember 6 as the proposed date to ensure compliance with theconstitutional 90-day limit. This development highlights the ongoingdialogue and deliberation surrounding the electoral process in Pakistan, asthe nation moves toward its next electoral milestone
