The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed presiding officers for the upcoming presidential elections in the Senate and the National Assembly, according to a notification issued by the commission. Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court has been appointed as the presiding officer for the presidential elections in the Senate and the National Assembly.
For the Punjab Assembly, Nisar Durrani, a member of the Election Commission, will serve as the presiding officer. In Sindh Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court will assume the role of the presiding officer. Similarly, for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court has been designated as the presiding officer. In Balochistan Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court has been appointed as the presiding officer.
These appointed presiding officers will oversee the nomination process of presidential candidates and supervise the polling process in the parliament and provincial assemblies for the presidential elections. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the transparency and fairness of the electoral process, maintaining order during voting, and resolving any disputes or irregularities that may arise.
The appointment of presiding officers by the Election Commission marks a significant step in the preparation for the presidential elections, demonstrating the commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections in accordance with the law. It is essential for the appointed officers to carry out their duties impartially and efficiently to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and safeguard the democratic principles of the country.
As the country gears up for the presidential elections, the role of these presiding officers becomes pivotal in upholding the democratic values and ensuring a smooth electoral process. Their oversight will contribute to the credibility and legitimacy of the election outcomes, thereby reinforcing public trust in the electoral system and democratic institutions of Pakistan.
