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Summary The prime minister sent the names in compliance with the 18th Amendment of the constitution.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani sent a list of retired judges from four provinces to the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, for the reformation of the Election Commission of Pakistan.The prime minister is bound to consult with the opposition to appoint the members of the election commission under the 18th Amendment.Starting the consultation process, the prime minister sent the names of retired judges of high courts on the basis of three names each from four provinces to reshape the election commission.The prime minster selected the names of judges under Article 218 B/2 of the constitution.
