The protest underscores PTI’s dissatisfaction with parliamentary proceedings and its call for accountability within the Election Commission, signaling ongoing political tensions amidst calls for electoral reform.
ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest rally in Islamabad, demanding the immediate resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, citing failures in ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
Addressing the rally, Umar Ayub criticized the Election Commission for its alleged inability to uphold electoral integrity, asserting that both the Chief Election Commissioner and other commission members should step down promptly.
“Barrister Gauhar highlighted the plight of our opposition leaders facing closed courtroom doors and incarcerated women, emphasizing the urgency of justice delayed,” PTI leader Asad Qaiser remarked during the peaceful demonstration in support of their demands.
The protest underscores PTI’s dissatisfaction with parliamentary proceedings and its call for accountability within the Election Commission, signaling ongoing political tensions amidst calls for electoral reform.
PPP Reverses Decision to Boycott Budget Session after Talks With Govt
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has reversed its decision to boycott the budget session following substantial progress in negotiations with the federal government.
Sources report that while the PPP has not yet decided on voting for the budget, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed all National Assembly members to attend the crucial budget meeting.
Under Bilawal Bhutto’s directives, PPP members actively participated in the ongoing budget discussions after productive engagements with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration.
Negotiation committees from both the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP are set to convene again today to finalize a written agreement, encompassing all resolved issues from their discussions.
The shift in stance by PPP underscores renewed efforts towards consensus-building and parliamentary engagement amidst critical budget deliberations.
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