Federal Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussain has lauded the Election Commission of Pakistan’s announcement delaying provincial assembly elections in Punjab as a decision in the best interest of the country.

Talking to a private news channel, he said that the next general elections will be held on time after August 2023.

He said the Election Commission, under the constitution, had postponed the elections keeping in view the security, political and economic challenges.

He also called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership to end growing polarization in the country and decide on an election date.

The minister emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure transparency in the next elections.

Source: Radio Pakistan