In a recent development, Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandyal of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a directive to the Election Commission. The directive pertains to ensuring a transparent process for finalizing constituencies.
During a court session, a case regarding the constituencies of three provincial constituencies in the Shikarpur district of Sindh was addressed. The court decided to refer the matter concerning these constituencies back to the Election Commission.
Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandyal raised a question about the timing of the upcoming general elections. In response, the Director General of the Law at the Election Commission expressed uncertainty. The Chief Justice humorously commented that a date for the elections has not been determined yet.
Emphasizing the public importance of constituencies, the Chief Justice underscored that this issue has been raised in the Supreme Court on multiple occasions. Even a minor adjustment in the boundaries of constituencies can significantly impact the voting outcomes for candidates. The Chief Justice urged the Election Commission to ensure transparency throughout the process of constituency delineation.
Chief Justice Ata Bandyal noted that constituencies hold particular significance in Sindh, as there have been persistent concerns about their accuracy. He stressed the importance of resolving all related matters before the upcoming elections.
The constituencies under scrutiny were PS 7, 8, and 9 in the Shikarpur district of Sindh, and the Supreme Court was addressing challenges related to their configuration.
