The Peshawar High Court on Monday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold re-elections on polling stations of NA-5 Nowshera and NA-27 Lakki Marwat, where women were barred from voting on August 22 by-elections.
The court has also ordered the ECP to withhold the notification of results from these constituencies till re-polling is completed.
The court has further asked the government to table a bill in parliament to prevent similar incidents in the future and make necessary amendments to the People’s Representation Act 1976 to ensure maximum participation of women in elections.
We invite you to read the full article published August 27, 2013
The Peshawar High Court on Monday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold re-elections on polling stations of NA-5 Nowshera and NA-27 Lakki Marwat, where women were barred from voting on August 22 by-elections.
The court has also ordered the ECP to withhold the notification of results from these constituencies till re-polling is completed.
The court has further asked the government to table a bill in parliament to prevent similar incidents in the future and make necessary amendments to the People’s Representation Act 1976 to ensure maximum participation of women in elections.
We invite you to read the full article published August 27, 2013
