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Pakistani Top Court Orders Snap Polls In Two Provinces By May 15


Pakistani policemen stand in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Islamabad.
Pakistani policemen stand in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Islamabad.

Pakistan's Supreme Court said on April 4 that a decision to delay snap polls in two provinces was "illegal" and ordered that the elections be held between April 30 and May 15, Geo TV reported. The Election Commission of Pakistan had delayed polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces until October 8, citing a lack of resources. The elections were originally due to be held by April 30. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.

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