No harm in conducting early Senate elections: Shibli Faraz
Last updated on: 24 December,2020 04:57 am
Shibli said under the Constitution, there was no restriction to hold Senate elections before time.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said that there was no harm in conducting early Senate elections.
Shibli Faraz said that under the Constitution, there was no restriction to hold Senate elections before the time.
It was the duty of Election Commission of Pakistan to announce schedule for the elections, he said adding, "We are seeking the apex court s guidance regarding the early Senate elections with show of hands."
Shibli Faraz said the political parties were not showing any interest in resignation. However, he said the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, were preparing for contesting bye-elections.
Shibli said the prime minister had also given assurance for talks with opposition except on national reconciliation ordinance. He said the parliament was the best forum to discuss the issues.
He said the incumbent government could go for elections as per law of the country. He said Maryam Nawaz was providing level playing field to ruling party due to weak political wisdom and background.
Shibli said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman would run the drive alone as no one in the party interested in resignation or long march. He said Pakistan Democratic Movement was fully responsible for spreading the virus as it was organizing public meetings at different places.