–Commission says by-polls were extended ‘due to disposal of pending constitutional petitions’ in SHCThe by-polls for National Assembly seat NA-205 will be held on July 23 instead of July 18, said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a notification, announcing an extension of five days. The National Assembly seat from Ghotki fell vacant after the death of federal minister for narcotics control Ali Mohammad Mahar. Earlier this month, the PPP had alleged that the federal government was directly interfering in the by-elections. It may be noted that PM Imran Khan also visited Ghotki. He was issued a notice by the ECP over the code of conduct.

Source: Pakistan Today July 16, 2019 13:52 UTC