Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended a presidential notification for the appointment of two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Athar Minallah heard a petition filed by Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon.
Justice Athar Minallah directed the parties to settle the matter before December 07 and the presidential notification will remain suspended till the next hearing of the case on Dec 05.
Justice Athar Minallah was of the view that the honour and prestige of the Parliament is supreme. The elected representatives in the parliament should decide the matter themselves.
Justice Athar Minallah also said that The National Assembly Speaker and Senate Chairman in a collective effort should resolve the issue regarding appointment of two members of the ECP between the Government and opposition so that the provisions of the Constitution are upheld.