President Arif Alvi has given the date of general elections in the country As suggested by the President General elections should be held on November 6, 2023.
President Arif Alvi has given the date of general elections in the country As suggested by the President General elections should be held on November 6, 2023.
President Arif Alvi's letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja The general election should be held on 6 November 2023, the 89th day after the dissolution of the Assembly.
Dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister on August 9.
According to the constitution, the President has the authority to set the date of general elections within 90 days, the text of the letter added.
In order to fulfill the constitutional obligation, the Chief Election Commissioner was invited for a meeting.
The Chief Election Commissioner took the opposite stand that it is the Election Commission's authority. After the publication of the census in August, the process of delimitation is also going on.
Delimitation of constituencies is a mandatory requirement under the Constitution and the Election Act.
The Federal Ministry of Law and Justice also has the same opinion as the Election Commission.
The four provincial governments believe that the election date is the mandate of the Election Commission.
It is agreed that the elections of the National and Provincial Assemblies will be held on the same day.
ECP is responsible for following constitutional and legal measures for free elections.
The Election Commission should consult with the provincial governments and political parties.
Given that some cases are already pending, The Election Commission should seek guidance from the Supreme Court for same-day elections.