{"id":48079,"date":"2024-01-15T07:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/ecp-declines-to-delay-elections-on-resolution-passed-by-senate-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T07:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:34:20","slug":"ecp-declines-to-delay-elections-on-resolution-passed-by-senate-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ecp-declines-to-delay-elections-on-resolution-passed-by-senate-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"ECP declines to delay elections on resolution passed by Senate\u00a0 &#8211; Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tts-play-button data-id=\"2\" class=\"tts_play_button\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ISLAMABAD \u2013 The Election Commission of Pakistan has refused to delay general elections due on February 8 on the basis of a resolution passed by the upper house, the sources privy to the development said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The sources said that a formal letter was dispatched to the Senate Secretariat outlining the Commission\u2019s stance on the scheduled elections set for February 8th.<\/p>\n<p>The letter from the Commission underscored the importance of security, with instructions issued to caretaker governments for ensuring a safe electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Supreme Court has voiced its determination to hold elections on February 8th.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission highlighted that, given the historical context of past general and local government elections occurring during winters, postponing the scheduled elections to 2024 is not feasible at this time.<\/p>\n<p>In a related context, it\u2019s noteworthy that Senator Dilawar Khan initiated the resolution for delay in the general elections on January 5th, which received unanimous approval when 14 senators were present.<\/p>\n<p>Later, two more resolutions were moved to the Senate for delay in elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD \u2013 The Election Commission of Pakistan has refused to delay general elections due on February 8 on the basis of a resolution passed by the upper house, the sources privy to the development said on Monday. 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