Push for Election Delay: Senate Resolution Cites Cold Weather and Security Concerns

 A resolution seeking a delay in the upcoming general election in Pakistan was submitted to the Senate on Sunday, joining previous resolutions citing cold weather and security concerns as primary reasons for the postponement. The resolution, moved by independent Senator Hilal-ur-Rehman, highlighted the extreme cold and snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, making it difficult for citizens to cast votes and creating challenges for candidates trying to campaign. It also emphasized security concerns, particularly the threats of terrorist attacks faced by candidates during campaigning.

The resolution urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the polls to a mutually agreeable date that would ensure free and fair elections. This comes after a previous non-binding resolution had been passed by the Senate, seeking a delay in the general election, but it was criticized as unconstitutional by major political parties. Despite these resolutions, the ECP has not indicated any intention to postpone the elections, and all pre-election processes are proceeding according to the planned schedule.