Referendum, National Election to Be Held Same Day: Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has announced that the referendum on the July Charter will be held on the same day as the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election in the first half of February.In a televised address to the nation on Thursday afternoon, he said the decision was made after careful consideration of all relevant factors."We have decided that the national election and the referendum will be held on the same day, in the first half of February," he stated. "This will not hinder the reform process in any way — rather, it will make the election more festive and cost-effective. Necessary legislation will be enacted in due course to facilitate the referendum."Yunus also disclosed the question that will appear on the referendum ballot under the July Charter framework:"Do you support the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Order 2025 and the proposed constitutional amendments contained in the July National ...

• 13 Nov 2025