Islamabad: Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk was nominated as the acting Chief Election Commissioner on Friday.
Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk to act as the Chief Election Commissioner with immediate effect and till the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner.
He was elected after the resignation of Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as he was all set to replace Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on December 12.
The appointment has been made in accordance with terms of Article 217 (2) of the Constitution. The nomination by the Chief Justice was instantly notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
He will assume his responsibility anytime after being administered oath as acting Chief Election Commissioner early next week.
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