We want fair elections, says Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

We want fair elections, says Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

On Tuesday, while referring towards the demand of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani told that the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will be appointed in agreement with the all-political
parties.

PM Gilani stressed that the government wants to make sure of free and fair elections in Pakistan.

“The Chief Election Commissioner will be appointed in consensus with all the political parties after the retirement of the incumbent CEC, as we did in the case of the appointment of members of Election Commission,” said Gilani.

While responding to a question regarding the discontent of opposition parties over the selection of Chairman of NAB, Gilani said, there is a huge difference in the appointments of both. He explained that the Chairman of NAB is elected by the president in
discussion with the leader of the House and the chief of the opposition party. He clarified that “Consultation does not mean consensus.”

According to an article by AFP, Gilani said, “I want to assure that there would be free, fair and transparent elections. This would be the first government, when there would be a smooth transition (of power).”

“This would be the first government, when there would be a smooth transition (of power),” he added.

He also told that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would materialize an election coalition with the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) that would help them in many ways.

Upon the formation of new provinces, Gilani said, “We are evolving consensus in this respect.”

He clarified that the issue of formation of new provinces will be brought in front of the parliament and will be decided by taking all parties in agreement.

Gilani also added that the Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and DG ISI Shuja Pasha were not willing to avail an extension in their services but he requested them.

In response to a question regarding the peace building in Afghanistan, PM Gilani said, “Naturally, we are stakeholders and on the Afghan issue we will be consulted.”

He further added that, Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar is scheduled to meet the Afghan President on Wednesday.

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