Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has requested a two-month extension from the Election Commission for conducting its internal party elections. The Election Commission’s three-member bench, chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner, heard the case where JUI-F’s junior lawyer argued that the party’s internal elections are being conducted in phases. The lawyer explained that the delay primarily affected district-level elections, and documents with the election schedule had already been submitted. The internal elections process began in July. The JUI-F lawyer requested a 60-day extension for completing the elections. The Chief Election Commissioner remarked that 60 days seemed excessive, noting that constitutional reforms should not impact the internal elections timeline. The Chief Election Commissioner indicated that no further extensions would be granted. The Election Commission adjourned the hearing, with a new date to be set later.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan