The political landscape in Pakistan is becoming increasingly fraught with tension with each passing day, and the economic situation is only exacerbating the country’s difficulties. While the election date for Punjab assembly has been announced, it is important to bear in mind the significant role of the election commission in the process. The commission has requested resources from the government which exceed a whopping 25 Billion Rupees, indicating the magnitude of its involvement.

In addition, the census is long overdue, having been scheduled for March, and has yet to commence. This delay will inevitably lead to the redrawing of constituency boundaries and the creation of new electoral rolls, a process that is crucial to ensuring fair and transparent elections.

Given these pressing concerns, it is our prediction that there will be no election in the coming months, and that it is highly unlikely that a general election will be held this year. The situation in Pakistan is complex and volatile, and it is difficult to envision a scenario in which free and fair elections can take place without first addressing the numerous challenges facing the country.