The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approached the Supreme Court to seek clarification on a court decision regarding the allocation of specific seats to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Sources claimed SC verdict to consult the SC was unanimous among ECP members.
The ECP has highlighted ambiguity in the court decision, specifically mentioned under Paragraph 10 of the Supreme Court judgment. The ECP is seeking guidance from the Supreme Court on identifying the authority responsible for issuing party certificates.
The ECP noted that PTI has not conducted intra-party elections, raising questions about the legitimacy of its party structure.
There is uncertainty about which certificates should be recognized in the absence of intra-party elections and a clear party structure.
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ECP's stance
Sources from the ECP have stated that in the ECP's view, Tehreek-e-Insaaf is not functioning as a proper organization due to the lack of intra-party elections.
The ECP has requested the Supreme Court to clarify who holds the authority to issue party certificates and how these should be recognized.
The Supreme Court's clarification on these matters will be crucial in resolving the current ambiguity and ensuring proper electoral processes.
Read more: ECP decides to implement SC verdict on PTI reserved seats
Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced to implementation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats.
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over a meeting of ECP members on Friday.
ECP decided to get direction from judges in chamber to a point if any point of judicial decision become obstructed in execution of the SC order. :
“In case of any obstacle, the Supreme Court will be approached for further guidance,” the ECP declaration said.
ECP rejects political party criticism, resignation demand
The supreme electoral body said strongly condemned continuous criticism of the Chief Election Commissioner and members by a political party. The ECP did not name the political name.
The ECP rejected the continuous unwarranted criticism by a political party and also rejected the demand for resignation from the ECP and termed it as ‘absurd’.
The statement stated that ECP will continue to work by the Constitution and the law regardless of any pressure.
