ECP assures PTI
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) assured the delegations of PTI and JUI-F that the ECP would hold upcoming elections as early as possible.
The ECP officials conveyed their determination during consultations with the PTI and JUI-F leaders regarding the election roadmap.
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja emphasized the importance of transparency in the electoral process. He also reassured its dedication to ensuring equal opportunities for all parties.
The ECP members, secretary, and other senior officials participated in the meeting. The PTI delegation participated in the meeting at 2pm, while JUI-F representatives joined at 3pm. They gave their input on the election roadmap to the ECP.
The PTI delegation underscored the necessity of holding elections within 90 days in accordance with the Constitution.
They also demanded release of apprehended party leaders and supporters. The PTI delegation also demanded permission to hold political rallies.
Furthermore, the party delegation expressed their belief that delimitation is unnecessary at this point.
ECP-JUI(F) teams meeting: ECP assures PTI
Meanwhile, the JUI-F delegation acknowledged the constitutional requirement for holding elections. Nonetheless, they emphasized completing the delimitation process following the official publication of census results.
They highlighted the need for accurately estimating voters based on the new census data and called for corrections to electoral roll discrepancies.
The commission affirmed its commitment to ongoing consultations with political parties for future collaboration.
The PTI’s delegation consisted of Dr. Babar Awan, Barrister Ali Zafar, Umair Niazi, and Ali Muhammad Khan (via video link), while Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Jalaluddin, Maulana Darwesh, and Kamran Murtaza (via video link) represented the JUI-F.
Moreover, Barrister Zafar highlighted three main points discussed during the meeting:
The ECP’s responsibility to ensure elections within 90 days;
The PTI’s commitment to supporting fair elections within this timeframe.
Meanwhile, JUI-F’s Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said the meeting covered various important issues. The party reiterated the desire for elections in line with the Constitution.
He stressed the need to prevent a recurrence of the issues faced during the 2018 general elections.
