ISLAMABAD:
The Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN) warned of “numerous constitutional, legal and operational challenges” to the holding general elections within 90 days, expressing serious concern that the crisis could potentially escalate into violence.
body said he hoped that, amid the constitutional impasse, the Supreme Court give his decision on constitutionality of dissolution of National Assembly without delay. The prevailing constitutional impasse could “potentially” translate in a violent expression, he warned.
“Public confusion and political divisions, already originated as result could potentially translate in violent terms.
“Political parties have great responsibility for managing their employees and creating sure so that political disagreements do not escalate into violence, especially ahead of early elections, ”the message says. in statement.
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Warning that early elections “may not be a smooth process”, critical factor” for legitimacy of any election was the end of election Committee of Pakistan (EKP).
FAFEN also warned of constitutional legal status of in current delimitation of Seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies, noting that they have been rescheduled out on the foundation of temporary results of 2017 census.
“FAFEN considers in continuity of democratic process as the only way to resolve political disputes and disagreements, especially those related to elections in the country system. Even sincere attempts to fix the election system related issues that are devoid of of a broader political consensus would be counterproductive and add to post- pre-election political instability.
Integrity Protection of Any future Elections are vital to strengthening democracy as well as providing much-needed stability of political institutions that critical country social and economic development,” This added.
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The announcement came as the ECP began considering options carry out delimitation of constituencies in minimum possible time.
The Commission was previously attack from PTI after one of this senior officials claimed to have been legitimate challenges and logistical issues in elections in three months.
However, the commission is now oriented up find ways and means to complete in required tasks soon.
The ECP said Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over meetings to discuss the emerging constitutional crisis. out of attack dissolution of National Assembly and preparation of the ECP in case, the Supreme Court refused set contrary to the ruling of Vice Speaker Kasim Suri on petition for abandonment of trust and subsequent dissolution of Assembly.
He said that the law provides for one month to file objections followed by process of hearing, adding that if the objections were heard at the same time, it could save time.
Meanwhile, the EKP had to clarify that it had not made any announcements about the of elections, but did not say whether he was ready to hold elections in three months.
Reaction to comments of ESP officialPTI Vice President and former foreign minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi, in The statement said the commission is a constitutional institution empowered to hold free and fair elections.
He said prime minister had constitutional powers move to the elections, having advised on the dissolution of National Assembly at any time.
“If this is the case, then why is the EKP not ready? What salary is drawn for? Why do they continue to hold office if they cannot fulfill their constitutional obligations,” Mr. Qureshi asks.
He said that the country faced with situation of uncertainty. “On the one side we see instability in Afghanistan while on another, India was obsessed with breaking the peace in in region to steps like random firing of rocket, he added.
Noting that the remaining uncertainty is not in country interest, former foreign minister said the only solution was to hold timely, free and fair elections. He responded to comments that CEP had not been prepared for timely elections were recognition of commission failure as well as should take note of.
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