Pakistan
ECP to hold key session in Sindh on August 25
The provincial election commissioner will also brief the ECP top brass on the preparations for the next general elections.
Karachi: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced on Wednesday to hold a key session in Sindh on August 25 regarding the preparations for the general elections.
The inspector general (IG) and chief secretary of Sindh received letters from the ECP headquarters. The commission gave concerned departments the go-ahead to get ready for a thorough briefing on the transfers and other issues involving the administrative officers.
The provincial election commissioner will also brief the ECP top brass on the preparations for the next general elections.
Earlier, President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to reach a consensus regarding the polls date.
According to the president's letter, the assembly would be dissolved in accordance with article 48(5) of the constitution within 90 days.
The National Assembly was dissolved on August 9 at the President's recommendation, it should be noted.
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