ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 — The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) yesterday announced a general election for January, almost three months later than scheduled, removing political...
ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 — The Election Commission of Pakistan yesterday announced a general election for January, almost three months later than scheduled, removing political uncertainty over the timing to help salvage a falling economy.
Pakistan is currently being run by a caretaker government under interim Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar that is meant to oversee a general election. Originally, elections were to be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the lower house of parliament in August. The election commission has already questioned the impartiality of the caretaker government led by Kakar, who comes from a pro-military party, saying it appears to be aligned with the opponents of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The powerful armed forces have ruled the country for over three decades of its 76-year history and wield enormous influence in politics, including making and breaking civilian governments. Analysts and political parties have been demanding that the elections be held as soon as possible to boost confidence in the ailing US$350 billion economy, which is currently suffering from high inflation, low growth and a weak currency.
“News on the election is a major positive, which is expected to restore investor confidence in the system,” said Fahad Rauf, head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities.
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