ISLAMABAD: The potential date for the upcoming general elections in Pakistan has come to light, with expectations pointing to January 28, 2024, whereas today marks the deadline for submitting objections to the preliminary constituencies to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
The anticipated date for the nationwide general elections is January 28, 2024, which falls on Sunday, said an official source in ECP.
The electoral watchdog after two days is expected to formally communicate this information to the Supreme Court. The Commission has initiated preparations for the elections based on the proposed date.
It is pertinent to mention here that President Arif Alvi recently expressed concerns about a potential delay in the general elections during an interview with a private TV channel. He expressed uncertainty about whether the elections would proceed as scheduled in the last week of January.
The ECP, however, quickly refuted rumors about election postponements. Regarding the remarks made by President Dr. Arif Alvi about possible delays, the ECP declared that all arrangements for the next general elections had been finished. As soon as the final constituency publication is made, the election calendar will be made public.
The deadline for submitting complaints to the ECP on the preliminary constituencies is today. The objection submission time has been extended by eight hours by the commission. Review of the objections will take place between October 28 and November 26, with November 30 being the date of the constituencies’ final release. There are additional guidelines available for raising objections.
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