Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker disputes Supreme Court ruling on reserved seats, citing Election Act amendments as conflict.

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has contested the Supreme Court's ruling on reserved seats, asserting that recent amendments to the Election Act render the decision unenforceable. He argues that an August 2024 amendment prohibits independent candidates from changing party affiliation, thereby conflicting with the court's earlier directive. This dispute highlights the ongoing tension between Pakistan's judiciary and Parliament regarding electoral processes. The Election Commission is still deliberating on the implications.

September 18, 2024
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