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PESHAWAR, Jul 15 (APP): The Governor’s Secretariat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday formally requested the immediate summoning of the Provincial Assembly session to administer the oath to members elected on reserved seats for women and non-Muslims. This move follows directives issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision.
In a letter addressed to the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Zubair Arshad, cited the ECP’s correspondence dated July 14, 2025, emphasizing the urgency of convening the assembly session. The purpose is to ensure the timely administration of oath to the returned candidates on reserved seats, as determined by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The letter highlights the procedural requirements under Rules 36(1)(a) and Schedule-V of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Rules of Business 1985, which necessitate the Chief Minister’s office to submit the case for summoning the assembly to the Governor.
Referring to Article 109(a) of the Constitution, the Secretariat stressed that all necessary measures should be taken without delay to fulfill the directives of both the Election Commission and the Supreme Court in letter and spirit.
The letter concludes with an appeal for prompt action, underlining the constitutional and legal urgency of the matter.
Copies of the letter have been forwarded to the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan for their information.