The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that objections could not be raised against the delimitation of constituencies once the election schedule was released, removing further impediments in the path of the February 8 polls. The order was a result of a plea filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) challenging changes to two constituencies in Zhob and Shirani made by the Balochistan High Court. The SC set aside the BHC’s order and accepted the ECP’s appeal, emphasizing that challenges to constituencies are rendered ineffective after the release of the election schedule. The court declared the BHC decision null and void, ensuring that the elections would be held on time. Balochistan Election Commissioner Ejaz Anwar Chohan also pledged to utilize all resources to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and transparent election process in the region.