Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Monday telephoned Opposition Leader in National Assembly Khursheed Shah and informed him about the current status of the proposal of names for the Election Commission by the prime minister.
According to a statement, Khursheed Shah told the finance minister that on their side the list of proposed names for the Election Commission would be finalised after Eidul Fitr and any time after July 11, the formal exchange of lists of proposed names would be made.
The two leaders agreed that the process for appointment of members of the Election Commission would be completed soon after Eid.
It may be mentioned that contracts of former members of the Election Commission have already expired on June 10.
