In a significant turn of events, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the schedule for the February 8 general elections following the Supreme Court’s intervention. The announcement was met with approval from major political parties, except for Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which continued to raise concerns about bureaucratic biases in poll officer appointments.
The Supreme Court’s decision to suspend the Lahore High Court’s order regarding the appointment of bureaucrats as Returning Officers (ROs) paved the way for timely elections. While opposition parties praised the Supreme Court for protecting democracy, the PTI maintained its demand for a fair electoral process.
Prominent political figures, including PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif, Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party Information Secretary Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, and PML-N leader Ishaq Dar, expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court for upholding the Constitution and ensuring the strength of democracy.
As the political arena heats up, the PTI insists on addressing concerns related to bureaucratic appointments. With the election date set, Pakistan anticipates a crucial democratic exercise on February 8, 2024.
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