SUPREME COURT DIRECTS CONDUCT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS IN 40 UNION COUNCILS OF GHOTKI DISTRICT ON 14.5.2006 AS PER SCHEDULE.
Islamabad, the 11th May, 2006.- Election Schedule for holding Local Government Elections on 14.5.2006 in 40-Union Councils of Ghotki District of Sindh Province was suspended by the Hon’ble High Court of Sindh Bench at Sukkur vide its Order dated 9.5.2006.
2. Today, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan, vide its Order, dated 11.5.2006 has been pleased to suspend the operation of the Order of the High Court of Sindh, dated 9.5.2006 and has directed the Election Commission to strictly comply with the Order passed by the August Court on 14.4.2006 and that elections be held on 14th May, 2006.
3. In compliance with the said Order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, all stake-holders, who are responsible for the conduct of Local Government Elections in Ghotki District of Sindh Province have been directed by the Chief Election Commissioner that the Poll for said elections will be held on 14.5.2006 as per arrangements already made for the purpose.