Election Timeline.

The political crisis in the country continues to escalate as both the PTI and the PDM become further entrenched in their own positions. This has given rise to a civil war: like situation while the country is experiencing a severe economic crisis where default is considered a possibility. Despite the severity of the multiple crises facing the country, the conduct of both sides conveys a disturbing lack of responsibility and responsibility.

The upcoming elections remain the main point of contention, and reports suggest that the government is of the view that elections in all provinces and the Centre should be held at the same time. This would of course be in violation of the Supreme Court's order to hold elections within 90 days of the dissolution of the Punjab and KP elections. However, there are arguments in support of this because if elections are held earlier in Punjab, the new provincial government will have an influence on the polls to the National Assembly. The government is also of the view the Supreme Court's decision was given in haste and did not sufficiently factor in the ground realities. But the fact of the matter is that the ground realities do not allow for postponing elections without escalating the political crisis at hand.

There are no ideal options to choose from. Elections are...