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President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday approved a summary sent by the Election Commission of Pakistan recommending that the general elections be held on July 25, 2018, Radio Pakistan reported.
The polling for the national and provincial assemblies will be held on the same day.
Earlier this week, the ECP had sent a summary to President Mamnoon proposing holding of the 2018 general elections on any date between July 25 and 27.
Under Section 57 (1) of the Elections Act, 2017, the president holds the authority to announce the date for elections in consultation with the ECP.
The five-year constitutional term of the National Assembly and the Punjab Assembly will end on May 31 while the Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan assemblies will complete their terms on May 28.
According to clause 224 of the Constitution, elections for the national and provincial assemblies are to be held within 60 days following the day the term of the assemblies expires.
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7/25 hopefully, will be the day, Pakistan makes history, by rejecting the biggest political cliques and opportunist politicians who have done nothing for the country - despite repeatedly voted into office.
Time for fresh faces, fresh blood, fresh ideas and a new beginning!
If the nation votes for the same crooks again - we've got no one to blame but ourselves
May 7/25 be remembered as a day when people voted to take back control of their country from deep state and their agents.
Wish & Pray 25/07/2018 Pro Election Announcement :Pakistan has elected Imran Khan as it’s next PM .... InshAllah
Although not substantial work has been done, it is a good sign, for continuation of democracy, that peaceful transfer of power is expected to take place in Pakistan.
I hope the people of Pakistan see some sense and vote for a change.
@Falcon1 let's hope it's not a fresh beginning of further opportunism. Old blood has thoroughly made its way into the non-Victor parties. Don't expect new faces, no matter who wins.
It is the responsibility of the powers to ensure the election is carried out fair and free without any pressure or intimidation. There should be a mechanism to report any pressure or bribe by any candidate before elections, quick inquiry and disqualification if found guilty. I know this practice of intimidating or bribing voters is very common in entire Sindh, and perhaps entire country.
Time for Nawaz to shine again
Lets bring the change together, we the people have power
Elections will be delayed.
If new faces are not elected and given opportunity to change the system no matter how many elections we hold nothing will happen. The old politicians are part of the problem (system) and they must be rejected in elections. A dire need to educate villagers who have the largest part in electing rulers.
The nation wants continuity of democracy in the country. Fair, free and transparent polls in the country will guarantee democratic stability which in turn reflects public aspirations.
The new census data and delimitations done are absolutely incorrect. Hence, all that is happening in the name of elections right now is nothing but an eye wash. Everything is pre planned for General Selections I mean General Elections 2018.
Congratulations to Pakistan please be sure to vote and remember what Late Winston Churchill once said "democracy is the worst form of government till you look at the alternatives".
People of Pakistan to choose between development and better future vs agitators and street clowns who are desperate to come to power but did nothing in their own Province. Elections to be remembered in history, i wish a strong govt to be formed to work for the betterment of poor Pakistanis. Long live Pakistan.
PMLN is still in the process of defending the charges against them , there is no word yet about the begining of accountability of the other leading political party i.e. PPP. Without completing the due accountability process of all parties how come they schedule the general elections on July 2018. Targeting only one party and letting others off the hook is unfair.
I wish bilawal Bhutto to be the next prime minister of Pakistan
The fact is, leaders are chosen by people wisely or unwisely .As you so shall you reap. Next bitter realities are1)we are totally oblivious of our duty towards our country. The overall development is not the responsibility of only the politicians but actually every single individual is responsible either for development or deterioration. 2) why aren't the outgoing MNAs and MPAs and related elected members held accountable for the last term's failure or otherwise. Why are they not asked to provide a proof of their performance towards the development of the country? Why do they appear in the next elections again when they couldn't do anything in the previous term ? 3) Democracy is misunderstood and missed here in countries where education is non existent. And where legal system is weak. Money makes the mare go and lack of Sense of responsibility bring disaster like the current situation in Karachi and over all in the whole country. Simple by pinning hopes will never result differently.it will occur only when each and every individual of the country will act honestly towards the development of the country.