ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that all political parties were bound to provide a list of at least 2000 members with their signatures or thumb impression along with copies of National Identity Card (NIC) and proof of deposit of Rs 200,000 as enlistment fee under Elections Act 2017.
According to the ECP, in case an enlisted party fails to comply with the provisions of sub-section 4 of section 202, the ECP will cancel the enlistment of the political party in terms of section 202(5) of the Act.
The Commission further directed that all political parties may also update their mailing or email addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers for convenience and as a preparatory measure for general elections 2018.
The Election Commission asked the political parties to fulfill the requirements at the earliest, within 60 days from the enactment of the Act, like December 2, 2017 and intimate the commission accordingly, failing which action as mentioned in Para-2 will be taken.
