ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a petition regarding the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and two members after the government’s reply about appointments in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The federal government, in its reply, informed the high court that the government and the opposition have agreed over the names of the CEC and two members of the election commission. It is to be mentioned here that the government on Friday notified Sikandar Sultan Raja as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) for a five-year term. The appointments come in light of the November 2, 2019, order issued by the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Earlier, President Alvi had appointed Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui as ECP member for Sindh and Munir Ahmed Kakar for Balochistan against the ECP vacancies.

Source: Pakistan Today January 27, 2020 11:03 UTC