ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) officially acknowledged 39 National Assembly members as part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
According to a spokesperson, the commission has posted the notification on its website.
The notification read, “In accordance with the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan’s order dated July 12, 2024, the following returned candidates for general seats of the National Assembly are declared as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates.”
After the apex court ruled in favor of PTI, the electoral watchdog, in a press release, confirmed its commitment to comply with the court’s directive but instructed its legal team to promptly identify any implementation obstacles.
The commission stated, “The ECP will continue to carry out its duties according to the constitution and the law, without giving in to any pressure.”
The apex court’s majority verdict overturned the Peshawar High Court judgment dated March 25 and declared the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) order dated March 1 unconstitutional, lacking lawful authority, and having no legal effect.
The apex court declared that the denial of an election symbol does not affect a political party’s constitutional and legal rights to participate in an election and field candidates. The ECP, meanwhile, is under a constitutional duty to act, interpret, and apply all statutory provisions accordingly.
