The Election Commission of Pakistan has refused to hold immediate electionsand earliest possible date is October 2022.
The President’s Secretariat had earlier asked Election Commission ofPakistan to propose dates for holding general elections within ninety daysfrom the date of dissolution of the National Assembly, in accordance withthe provisions of the constitution.
In a letter by the President’s Secretariat, the Election Commission ofPakistan has been conveyed that clause 5(A) of the Article 48 and clause 2of Article 224 of the constitution provide that the President shallappoint a date, not later than ninety days from the date of dissolution ofthe National Assembly for holding general elections.
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In order to carry out the mandate of the Constitution of announcing thedate of general elections, consultation with the Election Commission isrequired under Section 57(1) of the Elections Act , 2017.
