Islamabad: The Honourable Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Justice Aamer Farooq, heard a petition of Aurat Foundation against the Election Commission of Pakistan for non-compliance with Section 206 of the Elections Act 2017.

In a press statement, Aurat Foundation said Section 206 pertains to the award of a minimum of 5% general seat tickets to women by all political parties in the National Assembly and four Provincial Assemblies.

The Honourable Chief Justice Amir Farooq sought an explanation from ECP about the status of 5% general seat tickets by political parties and its action in case certain political parties have not given the required seats.

The ECP, through its lawyers, responded that the complaint of the Aurat Foundation and affidavits of political parties are under consideration, and the ECP is doing its evaluation.

The Honourable Chief Justice of IHC said that general elections are due tomorrow, and these cannot be stopped. He directed the ECP to take action on the complaint by the Aurat Foundation as per law after the elections.

Aurat Foundation was represented by its Executive Director, Naeem Ahmed Mirza and lawyer Advocate Fazalullah Farooq.

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