Sanaullah understands ECP has authority to postpone elections.

ISLAMABAD -- Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said the general elections in the country must be held simultaneously.

Speaking to media here on Wednesday, he expressed apprehension if elections were held in phases, no one would accept results.

Referring to the PTI plea in the Supreme Court on postponement of elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Mr Sanaullah said "according to our understanding, the ECP has the authority to do so."

In a possible reference to the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday night, the minister said parliament had done its duty at the right time.

Mr...