ECP once again writes to Punjab, KP governors seeking election date.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) once again wrote letters to the governors of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to seek a final date for the polls.

In its letters, the electoral watchdog stated that Punjab Assembly was dissolved on January 14 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on January 18; however, the date for elections has not been announced yet.

The ECP further said the governor is bound to announce the election date under Article 105 of the constitution and its also a constitutional obligation to hold polls within 90 days of assembly's dissolution.

In its...

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