Election Commission Confirms No Changes to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Constituencies

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that there will be no changes to the constituency boundaries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The commission clarified that it has only ‘re-described’ constituencies in light of recent administrative changes made by the provincial government.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the ECP emphasized its authority under Rule 15 of the Election Rules 2017 to make such adjustments following modifications to administrative divisions. The provincial government had recently restructured various districts, creating new districts and tehsils, but the ECP confirmed that the existing constituency boundaries will remain unchanged.

This decision holds significant implications for the electoral landscape in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as it ensures continuity in representation for voters. The ECP also noted that Section 22 of the Elections Act 2017, which mandates public consultations on proposed changes, does not apply in this case since no boundaries have been redrawn.

Looking ahead, the ECP is expected to continue monitoring the situation and may provide further updates as the election date approaches. Stakeholders and political parties will be keenly observing any developments that could affect the electoral process.