PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court, requesting immediate judicial intervention to ensure transparency in the upcoming elections.
According to sources, the letter urges the Chief Justice to take notice of what it describes as a deeply concerning electoral environment in Gilgit-Baltistan. It alleges that a political party is facing obstacles in conducting political activities, holding public gatherings, running its election campaign, and moving its leadership freely.
The letter further claims that reports have emerged of political workers being harassed and subjected to unlawful arrests. It warns that if such actions are not stopped, the credibility and transparency of the electoral process could be seriously undermined.
Sohail Afridi also stated in the letter that the Constitution guarantees every political party the right to participate in free, fair, transparent, and impartial elections. He requested the Chief Justice to direct the relevant authorities to ensure a level playing field and the conduct of transparent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan.