“ECP issues show-cause notice to MQM-P over intra-party elections”

Key points

• ECP issued show-cause notice to MQM-P for failing to conduct intra-party elections by extended deadline.
• MQM-P was given 14 days to respond, with possible action under Elections Act 2017.
• Non-compliance could render MQM-P ineligible for an electoral symbol or future symbols.
• ECP had previously rejected a two-month extension request for MQM-P to hold polls.
• Last intra-party elections were on October 16, 2021; fresh elections required by Oct 16, 2025.