ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced its verdict regarding the objections filed over delimitation of constituencies in Shikarpur district of Sindh.
The commission accepted the objection over shifting of Patwar Circle Odha from PS-7 to PS-9, however, the objections over delimitation in PS-7, PS-8 and PS-9 were rejected.
On Thursday, ECP had announced its verdict on the objections over constituencies in Kasur whereas that regarding Shikarpur was reserved.
The commission started hearing objections on the delimitation of constituencies-2018 from April 4. The commission has received so far 1286 objections on the delimitation of the constituencies throughout the country.
ECP said, out of total objections, 706 objections were received from Punjab, 284 from Sindh, 104 from Balochistan and 192 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
It said that the commission is still receiving objections on delimitation from across the country including Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The ECP had established a facilitation centre at its secretariat for submission of objections and facilitating the people regarding the initial delimitation of national and provincial assemblies.
Five teams were constituted to receive the objections pertaining to all four provinces, federation and FATA in the office hours, it added.
The commission has also launched the details of objections on the proposed delimitation of the constituencies 2018 along with proposed maps by the petitioners on its website for public convenience and transparency.
This facility will be helpful to all stakeholders to understand and get informed about the current status and ongoing activities regarding delimitation of constituencies, the ECP said.
