IHC dismisses plea after appointment of CEC, two members in ECP.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court on Monday dismissed a petition regarding appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two members after the government's reply about appointments in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), media reported.

The federal government in its reply informed the high court that the government and the opposition have agreed over the names of the CEC and two members of the election commission.

Petitioner Mohsin Ranjha during the hearing said, ' Credit goes to the court.' 'The credit goes to the people of Pakistan,' Chief Justice IHC Athar Minallah responded.

'The Parliament is supreme state institution, which have representatives of the people. A strong Parliament will make Pakistan strong,' the top judge remarked.

It is to be mentioned here that the government on Friday notified Sikandar Sultan Raja as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) for a five-year term.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs issued a notification after President Arif Alvi signed the appointment under Article 213 and 215 read with Article 48 of the Constitution.

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