ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday announced a general election for January, almost three months later than scheduled, removing political uncertainty over the timing to help salvage a falling economy.
Elections in the politically and economically troubled South Asian nation were due to be held in November, but were delayed due to fresh demarcation of constituencies under a new census.
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