The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revealed the much-anticipated timeline for the next general elections on Friday, marking a significant breakthrough.
The announcement, which is slated for February 8, creates a lot of excitement as contenders for office look forward to the January 13 symbol distribution.
This pivotal step initiates the electoral process and creates the conditions for intense political competition.
The ruling complies with a direction issued by Pakistan’s highest court that same day, telling the ECP to announce the general election schedule as soon as possible.
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Notably, the court also overturned an order by the Lahore High Court that had before prohibited the appointment of bureaucrats to the positions of district returning officers (DROs) and returning officers (ROs).
There will likely be more activity and fervor in the political sphere as the election schedule takes form. In the lead-up to the general elections, political parties and candidates are preparing for the symbolic allotment, which is a crucial event that will influence their campaigns.
