*ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced theschedule of delimitation for the National Assembly and provincialassemblies of the country. *
The election commission said that new administrative units will not becreated in any part of the country. According to the announcement, theconstitution of the delimitationlinkteamsfor provinces will be completed by April 16.
The chief secretary and the provincial election commissioners have beendirected to ensure the provision of the required maps and other documents.The relevant documentation will be completed from April 11 to 26.
The final list of delimitations will be published on August 3, 2022.
During a high-level session, the ECPlink expressed concernsover the shortage of funds that is hindering the organisation of localgovernment (LG) elections in Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh and Islamabad.
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The commission is also facing a shortage of funds for holding generalelections. The ECP officials said that important constitutional and legaltasks for the said elections are being affected due to the funds shortage.
The ECP spokesperson said that the hurdles created for LG polls are alsotantamount to the violation of the Supreme Court (SC) orders. Thecommission decided to apprise the Supreme Court’s registrar regarding thesituation.
