Day: March 26, 2023

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the contents of the letter written by President Dr Arif Alvi as one sided and press release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Responding to President's letter, he said that it was a matter of record that previously, the president had acted in a similar patrician manner on several occasions in violation of his oath.

He said these occasions included letter for dissolution of the National Assembly on April 3, last year on the illegal instructions of the former prime minister Imran Khan which was declared as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on 7th of April and upon his elections as the prime minister, the president failed to discharge his constitutional duty in terms of clause (5) of Article 91.

The Prime Minister said despite the foregoing and several other instances, where you actively worked towards undermining a constitutionally elected government. I have made all-out efforts to maintain good working relationship with you. However, the contents of your letter, its tone and language have compelled me to respond to it.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Federal Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussain has lauded the Election Commission of Pakistan’s announcement delaying provincial assembly elections in Punjab as a decision in the best interest of the country.

Talking to a private news channel, he said that the next general elections will be held on time after August 2023.

He said the Election Commission, under the constitution, had postponed the elections keeping in view the security, political and economic challenges.

He also called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership to end growing polarization in the country and decide on an election date.

The minister emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure transparency in the next elections.

Source: Radio Pakistan