President Alvi provided a tentative 90-day timeframe (since the dissolution of assemblies, this would lead to November 6th) without firmly setting the date. He had the option to exert his veto power but chose not to do so.
President Alvi has fulfilled his role in the context. Regarding the General Elections, it is widely acknowledged that Sikandar Raja is merely a figurehead. Assurances from the UK and US indicate that elections will proceed as scheduled. This will present Pakistan to the world as a nation with a democratically elected government.
The visit of @JaneMarriottUK to the Chief Election Commissioner’s office appears illogical in terms of its purpose and intentions. The detailed judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan found the CEC guilty of violating the constitution by failing to hold elections within the specified period. This repetition of behavior in the context of national elections, which form the foundation of democracy in the country, is akin to endorsing misconduct. The question arises whether a similar act would be tolerated in her own country. It may be time for @JaneMarriottUK to move beyond a past colonial mindset, refrain from acting as a vicereine, and demonstrate consideration for the prevailing public sentiment.
