Three PPP senators refrain from voting on electoral reforms, NAB law tweaks bills

Senator Naek confirms they did not vote as they have some reservations


Hasnaat Malik May 27, 2022
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ISLAMABAD:

Three PPP senators -- Raza Rabbani, Farooq H Naek and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar -- on Friday did not vote on two significant legislation -- the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Bill 2021 – despite their presence in the upper house of parliament.

However, the two bills were passed, a day after they were cleared by the lower house of parliament.

Talking to The Express Tribune, Senator Naek confirmed that they did not vote on the two bills related to amendments to the accountability law and electoral reforms as they have some reservations. However, he expressed his inability to share further details.

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It has been learnt that these senators believed that there should have been a much broader legislation on electoral reforms rather than reversing the amendments made by previous government.

Sources told The Express Tribune that these senators also believed that the amendments to the accountability law should be made to address the grievances of the public at large and it could no longer be used for victimisation.

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Senator Naek’s bill on amendments to the accountability law is already pending in the Senate committee.

Political analysts believe that there should be consensus on the legislation related to the accountability law as well as electoral reforms. They say that the coalition government should also try to engage with the PTI on both the laws.

COMMENTS (2)

Jan Muhammad | 2 years ago | Reply Pakistan solidarity is under attack by the dirty politics for the last 30 years. May Allah keep safe Pakistan from the known and unknown enemies.
Quicky | 2 years ago | Reply This constitution has become dysfunctional has lost it respect. Any of ne in power amend it to his or her liking victimizing others. This constitution needs overhaul where basic rights of every citizens are ensured guaranteeing religious freedom freedom of speech absolute justice for all not selective justice for rich and powerful. Until we change the constitution with the above ensurety chaos will remain in the country
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