Islamabad (May 30, 2018): The Islamabad High Court announced on Wednesday a decision regarding the delimitation of 13 constituencies.
In the latest hearing under Justice Umar Farooq, the delimitation of another four districts Ghotki, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Kharan were declared null and void.
The IHC also dismissed petitions against the delimitation of nine constituencies, whereas, it reserved decision on six districts.
The pleas were dismissed against the delimitation of Khanewal, Chiniot, Kurram Agency, Rajanpur, Mansehra, Swabi, Jaccobabad, Gujranwala and Umerkot.
Meanwhile, decision was reserved on the constituencies of Haripur, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Bannu, Rahim Yar Khan, and Chakwal.
The IHC will hear 31 similar petitions regarding delimitation of constituencies, including that of Attock and Abbottabad, on Thursday.
On Tuesday, the IHC declared void delimitation of Jhang, Jhelum, Toba Tek Singh, and Lower Dir.
The high court is hearing 108 petitions lodged against delimitation from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
According to the petitioners, political basis for delimitation had not been kept in mind and rules were not considered.
