Islamabad, Jun 16 (PTI) A bill aimed at empowering the Election Commission of Pakistan to announce election dates without the consent of the President was passed in the Senate on Friday despite opposition from lawmakers from ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s party.
The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2023, which replaced the erstwhile Elections Act 2017, was moved by Pakistan’s State Minister Shahadat Awan in the upper house.
The statement of objects and reasons of the legislation states that the Constitution envisages the duty of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to organise and conduct elections honestly, fairly, and in accordance with the law.
