ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (NNI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar on Tuesday said that despite free and fair intra party elections, the party was not issued certificate of registration.
Speaking to the media outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, he said that the prime minister was required to consult the opposition leader and send three names for consideration, but this process has not been followed.
Barrister Gohar told media that the Chief Election Commissioner and two members’ constitutional terms have been completed. “The prime minister should have invited the Leader of Opposition for consultations on the name of the new CEC,” he said.
“We will give our names whenever concerned parliamentary committee will be constituted,” he added.
Criticizing the government, Barrister Gohar emphasized that, according to constitutional requirements, these vacancies must be filled within 45 days. He stated that once the parliamentary committee is formed, PTI will submit names for the Chief Election Commissioner.
He further mentioned that there is currently no finalized name for the position, but discussions are underway. He urged the government to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities and ensure that the appointments are made without unnecessary delays.
Earlier well-placed sources stated that the government and opposition have initiated consultations regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and ECP members.
The development follows as the term of the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja and two members of the ECP concluded on January 26.
Earlier, Barrister Gohar, Akbar S. Babar and others attended the election commission’s hearing on the PTI’s intra party elections. “We have submitted reply and required time to present our arguments,” Barrister Gohar asked the election commission.
The CEC told him to collect the copies of the petitioners’ submitted documents against the party election. The election commission adjourned further hearing of the case until March 04. NNI
