PPP regrets Fazal's role, JUI-F urges Zardari to review decision
Zardari directed to increase contacts with all political outfits.
(Dunya News) - Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) chief and presidential candidate Maulana Fazalur Rehmna on Monday urged Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari to review his decision of fielding Aitzaz Ahsan as PPP’s candidate.
Stressing on opposition to field a joint candidate for presidential elections, Rehman revealed that Pakistan Muslim League NAWAZ (PML-N) raised objections on PPP’s nominee. Rehman warned opposition votes would sunder by fielding two or more candidates.
Question mark on Fazal s role
On the other hand, PPP was left flabbergasted after the opposition alliance announced JUI-F chief as their pick for presidential elections. PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari stated there would always be question mark on controversial role of Fazalur Rehman as latter advocated PPP’s stance in huddles of opposition.
Zardari directed to increase contacts with all political outfits including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The stalemate in talks forced opposition to field two candidates for presidential elections. Opposition led by PML-N—except PPP—fielded JUI-F chief Fazalur Rehman while PPP fielded senior politician Aitzan Ahsan.
On the other hand, PTI picked Arif Alvi as Mamnoon Hussain’s successor. With votes of opposition divided, Alvi leads the race and is expected to win the polls without any stern competition.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to hold presidential elections on September 4.
According to a schedule issued by the ECP, nomination papers can be filed with the presiding officers in Islamabad and at the commission’s provincial offices on August 27.
Scrutiny of the nomination papers will be conducted on August 29, while candidature can be withdrawn by 1200 hours on August 30. The list of validated candidates will be published the same day at 1:00 pm.
Voting for the election will be held in the National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies from 10:00am to 4:00pm on September 4.
