The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the electoral process for local government elections in Islamabad until the next hearing, following a decision by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), putting on hold the polls scheduled for December 20 under the revised election programme.
IHC ruling halts Islamabad local government elections
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the electoral process for local government elections in Islamabad until the next hearing, following a decision by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), putting on hold the polls scheduled for December 20 under the revised election programme.
According to a notification issued by the ECP on Friday, the decision was taken in compliance with the commission’s November 12 order passed on a petition filed by Chaudhry Amjad Ali.
The commission said the electoral process initiated under its original schedule issued on October 21, and subsequently revised on November 5, would remain suspended until the next hearing.
The suspension effectively halts preparations for the local government elections in the federal capital, which were scheduled to be held on December 20.
The ECP’s notification did not specify a new date for the polls, leaving the future of the electoral exercise dependent on further proceedings in the case.
