Omar Hamid Khan

Omar Hamid Khan is the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), a key figure involved in the discussions surrounding the voting rights of overseas Pakistanis. In recent news, he urged the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions that challenge amendments to the Elections Act, 2017, asserting that while the right to vote for overseas citizens is acknowledged, it must be regulated properly. His role highlights the ongoing debate about the voting rights of expatriates and the legislative processes governing such rights in Pakistan.