ECP shortens timeframe for delimitations, intends to conclude exercise by Nov-end

LAHORE (HRNW) – The Election of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to shorten the timeframe for fresh delimitation of constituencies, announcing the exercise will now be concluded by November 30 this year.

According to a press release issued here Friday, the ECP made this decision after feedback from different political groups as part of its ongoing consultations process on the roadmap for the next general elections.

Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja, who chaired Friday’s meeting, averred that the ECP would ensure transparency of the delimitations exercise.

On Thursday, giving out a timeframe for the completion of fresh delimitations, Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja said the exercise was set to conclude by December 14 this year.