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Summary HRCP has welcomed theselection of Justice Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim as CEC.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed the selection of Justice (r) Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim as the new Chief Election CommissionerHRCP said in a statement issued on Tuesday: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan welcomes the parliamentary accord on the appointment as CEC of Justice Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim, who is highly respected for his independent mind and impeccable integrity.It is indeed a positive thing that the political parties have eventually found a way out of the deadlock and it is hoped that the spirit of meaningful consultation and cooperation endures and expands.It is imperative for the smooth running of the ECP and for holding free and fair elections that the CEC and all ECP members stay on the same wavelength, for if they are at cross-purposes at this crucial juncture in the countrys history then Justice Ebrahims appointment would not make much of a difference.It is hoped that the CECs appointment would be followed by other positive steps required to promote confidence in the Election Commissions ability to ensure free, fair and transparent elections, the statement said.
