Peshawar High Court Seeks ECP Response on Senate Elections Delay

Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to explain the delay in holding Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed heard a petition filed by PTI leader Azam Swati, challenging the postponement of the elections in the province.

During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer highlighted that a formal request had been made to conduct the elections promptly. The ECP’s counsel informed the court that discussions on the matter were ongoing, and a December 10 meeting had not yet resulted in a decision. He also mentioned that a revision petition on reserved seats was still pending in the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim granted the ECP two weeks to respond, emphasising the importance of maintaining a clear timeline. The court declined the ECP’s request for additional time and set January 16 as the deadline for submitting their reply.

The hearing has been adjourned until January 16, with the court urging swift action to address the matter.