Achakzai writes to PM Shehbaz, urges to begin process for appointment of new CEC and ECP members
Says he would appreciate meeting with the prime minister at the earliest convenience to finalise the nominations
Opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai penned a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, urging the government to commence the constitutional process for appointing a new chief election commissioner (CEC) and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members. Article 213(2A) and 218(2)(b) of the Constitution demand consultation between the prime minister and the opposition leader before forwarding names for these critical positions.
Achakzai, head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) alliance, highlighted that the current CEC and ECP members from Sindh and Balochistan had served past their statutory tenures on January 26, 2025. He emphasized the urgency of filling these key offices to maintain the commission's operational continuity, independence, and credibility. Achakzai requested an immediate meeting with the prime minister to finalize the nominations.
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