The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the ECP to discuss the legal and constitutional options in line with the president’s letter.
According to the briefing of the legal team, the CEC was advised not to ‘consult’ President Alvi on the election date as after the Election Amendment Act, there is no need for such consultation.
After the briefing, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja decided ‘against’ meeting the president and wrote a letter to him.
The letter stated the ECP respects President Arif Alvi, but there is no need for consultation on the election date as per the Election Amendment Act.