PHC seeks ECP's response over postponement of by-elections.

ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday sought response from Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over postponement of by-elections in 13 constituencies by September 16. Awami National Party provincial president and candidate for the NA-24, Aimal Wali Khan has challenged the Election Commission's notification issued on September 8 to postpone all by-elections due to flood situation disrupting normal life. The petitioner lawyers, MPA Khushdil Khan and PHC Bar Association President Rehmanullah Khan told the court that as per Constitution election on the vacant seat is mandatory within 60...

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