ISLAMABAD, June 2 (TNS): The Election Commission of Pakistan in a meeting decided to consult with Supreme Court regarding the Lahore High Court’s ruling over nomination papers.
The Election Commission summoned an emergency meeting on Saturday to discuss the recent court judgments over changes in nomination papers and delimitation of constituencies.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the meeting, ECP Additional Secretary Akhtar Nazeer said “returning officers across the country have been asked to not accept any nomination paper on June 3 and 4. A new schedule would be issued to the returning officers after Supreme Court gives its verdict”
However, elections would be held on July 25, regardless, Secretary said.
He shared that the court has given several directives to the ECP regarding the matter.
The secretary told journalists that the Commission has also received the orders regarding delimitation.
