'Impression of deadlock on appointment of ECP members incorrect'

Dunya News

PM Imran Khan's struggle is for a transparent system.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday rejected the impression of deadlock between government and opposition for appointment of members of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

In a tweet, Information Minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek opinion of Opposition Leader of National Assembly for the appointments as government want an election commission which enjoys confidence of all parties.

Fawad Chaudhry further said that such an ECP will be in national interest of Pakistan. He added that government also wants to make progress on electoral reforms and NAB laws because PM Imran Khan’s struggle is for a transparent system.

The minister reiterated that government wants consensus in Parliament on all major issues. Such a consensus on accountability laws, national and security issues will promote political stability in the country.