ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has remarked general election will take place on February 8 by grace of Almighty Allah.

He gave these remarks while presiding over 3-member bench of Supreme Court during hearing of multiple pleas seeking timely elections within 90 days of dissolution of assemblies.

Document signed by President Arif Alvi on holding polls within 90 days in country was presented in SC. Reply duly signed by officer of grade-22 from President House was filed in court. President assented to February 8, 2024 for holding general election. Election Commission presented notification on holding election on February 8 in SC. Court disposed of all petitions with order of court.

Court issued written order for wrapping up petitions seeking holding election within 90 days. It has been said in written order one Prime Minister was removed through vote of no confidence in near past. Vote of no confidence led country to political crisis. SC took suo motu notice   on political matter. President dissolved National Assembly after no confidence motion. It was unconstitutional process. President cannot dissolve assembly on advice of PM after no confidence motion. Dissolving assembly unconstitutionally falls under high treason. 

SC remarked president had no authority to dissolve assembly surprisingly. But he exercised authority. On other hand power of giving date which rested with president was not exercised. Court remarked people cannot be kept from elected representatives. Constitutional institutions can take important decisions only in interest of people. In court order it was said date for election was agreed upon after November 2, 2023 meeting.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 04 2023

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