Awaam Pakistan calls ECP delisting ‘unwarranted’, seeks urgent hearing
ISLAMABAD: Headed by former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Awaam Pakistan has challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delist the party over its alleged failure to hold intra-party elections, calling the move “arbitrary, unwarranted and unprecedented”. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja dated August 12, 2026, Abbasi, who is also the…
Islamabad: Awaam Pakistan, led by former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to remove the party from the voter rolls. Abbasi, the party's president, expressed shock at an ECP notification issued on August 7, citing an order dated August 3, 2026, in the case of non-conduct of intra-party elections.
The party, which Abbasi says held elections for the National General Council and national office-bearers between March 26 and April 2, 2026, submitted the results and documentation to the ECP on April 6, 2026. The party contends that the delisting is "arbitrary, unwarranted, and unprecedented", stating that it was conducted "democratically, transparently, and in full compliance with the Elections Act, 2017".
Abbasi appealed for an urgent hearing by the commission to clarify the situation. Under the law, a political party must apply for enlistment with the ECP within 30 days of formation, and must provide certified results of intra-party elections, a copy of the party constitution, a list of members, proof of funding sources, and payment of a Rs200,000 fee.
Failure to meet these requirements can result in a show-cause notice, a fine, or cancellation of the party's enlistment.
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