ECP receives so far 1286 objections on delimitation

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has so far received 1286 objections on delimitation of the constituencies throughout the country.

According to ECP, out of total objections, 706 objections were received from Punjab 284 from Sindh, 104 from Balochistan and 192 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The commission will start hearing on objections on delimitation of constituencies-2018 from Wednesday.

It said that the ECP has continued receiving objections on delimitation from across the country including from Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The process of accepting objections on delimitation from citizens throughout the country will continue upto April 24.

The ECP has established a facilitation centre at ECP Secretariat for submission of objections and facilitating the people regarding the initial delimitation of national and provincial assemblies.

Five teams have been constituted to receive the objections pertaining to all four provinces, federation and FATA in the office hours, it added.

The commission has also launched the details of objections on proposed delimitation of the constituencies 2018 along with proposed maps by the petitioners on its website for public convenience and transparency.

This facility will be helpful to all stakeholders to understand and get informed about current status and ongoing activities regarding delimitation of constituencies, the ECP said.