When will the general elections be held in the country? The date is expected to be announced by the President

When will the general elections be held in the country? The date is expected to be announced by the President

President Dr. Arif Alvi can announce the election date at any time, if this happens, the country will once again be in a constitutional crisis. President Arif Alvi has been clearly informed by his legal team, attorney general and legal expert that after the amendment of the election act, he will hold the election…

This has come out from the sources, according to which President Arif Alvi, after the completion of his term of office, is still in office on an interim basis for the upcoming elections and he is determined to announce the date of the election. If this happens, the country may once again suffer from a constitutional crisis.

According to the sources, President Arif Alvi has been clearly informed by his legal team, attorney general and legal experts that he cannot announce the date of the election after the amendment of the Election Act.

Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has sent a letter to President Arif Alvi, demanding him to announce the date of early elections in the country.

Secretary General of PTI Umar Ayub Khan has written a letter to the President Dr. Arif Alvi in ​​which it has been said that Article 48(5) of the Constitution, in case of dissolution of the National Assembly by the President, the President of the State shall hold elections. Mandates the fixing of a date within a period of 90 days for the holding of

The letter states that the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Sabatin Khan v. Election Commission of Pakistan and the decisions of self-notice regarding the holding of elections in Punjab and KP, has clearly interpreted this article of the Constitution. And in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court, determining the date of elections is the prerogative and the most important constitutional duty of the President.

Muslim League-N’s response

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Central Information Secretary Maryam Aurangzeb has said that Dr. Arif Alvi should give a date to vacate the presidency after the presidential term is over. Pick up your sackcloth and move to PTI Secretariat because they want not state, economic terrorist and conspiratorial election, only economic political and constitutional crisis in the country.

Deputy Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League-N Ataullah Tarar has said that the condition of the economy is improving, the value of the dollar is decreasing, whenever the condition of the country improves, PTI destabilizes the country. will once again create uncertainty and destabilize the country.

It should be noted that the constitutional term of President Arif Alvi as the President of the State has ended on September 9, after which he is working as the interim President until the next general elections.

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**Interview with ​Legal Expert on President Arif‍ Alvi’s Proposed Election Date**

**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. Let’s discuss the situation ​surrounding President Arif‌ Alvi’s unilateral proposal to set November 6 ⁤as ‍the date for general ‌elections in Pakistan. ⁢Can you explain the legal implications of this move?

**Legal Expert:** Certainly, and thank ‍you for having me. The situation is quite complex. Article 48(5) of Pakistan’s Constitution does give the President the authority to announce ‌the ‌election date,‌ but this ⁤power is not absolute. After the recent amendments to the Election ‍Act, President ‍Alvi has been advised by his legal team and the Attorney General that he cannot ​unilaterally decide ⁢on an⁤ election date.

**Interviewer:** So, you’re suggesting that​ if he ⁤proceeds with this ⁣announcement, it could​ lead to a ‌constitutional crisis?‍

**Legal Expert:** Yes, that’s correct.⁤ If President Alvi announces‍ the election date despite the legal advisories‍ against it, it would likely throw the country into another ⁣round of political instability. There is considerable concern‌ that‌ such an action could challenge the constitutionality of the election process and further exacerbate existing tensions.

**Interviewer:** The Pakistan‍ Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)⁢ has also reached⁤ out‌ to ‍President ⁢Alvi, urging him to declare⁢ an election date. How do you view this political pressure in light of the legal constraints?

**Legal Expert:** The PTI’s push for an early ⁤election reflects the party’s strategy and its desire to regain political momentum. ‍However, ‍while⁢ political pressure is ​a common factor in‌ such scenarios, legal ⁣protocols must ‌be upheld. For President ⁢Alvi, succumbing to political pressure⁣ without a solid legal foundation could lead⁢ to significant backlash, ⁤both‌ from political ⁤opponents and ​in the judiciary.

**Interviewer:** What do you think will happen next?

**Legal Expert:** I expect that ⁣there will ⁣be continued discussions and perhaps even legal challenges ⁤surrounding this situation⁢ in ⁤the coming weeks. If President Alvi goes ahead with the announcement ‌as per his own timeline, expect the opposition and legal teams to act swiftly to contest ⁤it. The potential for a constitutional standoff‌ is quite high.

**Interviewer:**‌ Thank you for your insights. It’s‍ a precarious situation in Pakistan right now, and we will be keeping a close eye on how it unfolds.

**Legal Expert:** Thank you for having me. It will indeed be vital for the⁣ political⁤ and legal landscapes to communicate effectively in the coming days to avoid a deeper crisis.

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