New Delhi: According to the big news received from Pakistan, after the order of the Supreme Court here, the schedule of general elections has been released in Pakistan. Under this, the election process will start here from 19th December. In such a situation, it is now almost clear that general elections are going to be held in Pakistan on 8 February 2024. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, election symbols will also be allotted to political candidates on January 13.
This is the complete election schedule
According to Pakistani media report on the matter, the election returning officer will issue a public notice on December 19, after which the voting process will start here. On the other hand, RO and District Returning Officers (DRO) will be given training once again by the Central Election Commission.
According to reports, this election program of Pakistan will be applicable for national as well as assembly elections of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. Seats will also be reserved for women and non-Muslims in this election. According to the Election Commission, voting will be held on 8th February.
#ECP pic.twitter.com/ZbgHMoXKu5
— Election Commission of Pakistan (OFFICIAL) (@ECP_Pakistan) December 15, 2023
Please note that Lahore High Court (LHC) had put a bureaucratic ban on the appointment of Returning Officer (RO) and District Returning Officer (DRO), after which the order of the High Court has now been canceled by the Supreme Court.
Will Imran Khan also contest elections?
Meanwhile, Lahore High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan last Friday on the petition of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Actually, Imran has challenged the disqualification for 5 years in the Toshakhana case. In such a situation, Imran will not be able to become a candidate in the upcoming general elections. On the other hand, due to the absence of the commission’s lawyer, the court had adjourned the hearing. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether Imran Khan will get a chance in these general elections or not. At present, the flag has been raised regarding the election dates.