Pakistan

Electoral rigging: Nawaz takes parties into confidence over judicial commission

PM says his govt inherited energy problem, but solution in sight despite limited resources

Abdul Manan March 24, 2015

A file photo of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has taken political parties into confidence regarding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the alleged rigging in the 2013 general elections.

The prime minister met party representatives and informed them about the commission at the Parliament House on Tuesday.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on March 20 had agreed to form a judicial commission to probe allegations of 2013 poll rigging.

Read: Probing May 2013 elections: PTI, govt agree on forming judicial commission

The prime minister welcomed PTI's decision to reach an agreement with the government, saying they were already willing to form a commission, as he had written a letter to the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014.

Nawaz added that the government wanted to remove any misgivings among the parties through dialogue, and fully concentrate on resolving the challenges being faced by Pakistan, such as terrorism, energy shortage and putting the country’s economy to the path of progress.

MQM opposes judicial commission

Meanwhile, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has opposed the formation of a judicial commission.

MQM leader Farooq Sattar said that the proposed commission is against the Constitution and violation of Articles 189 and 225 of the Constitution.

Credit goes to PML-N for taking action against criminals in Karachi: PM Nawaz

PM Nawaz said credit for the operation against criminals in Karachi goes to the PMLN-led government.

The premier was meeting PML-N Members of National Assembly (MNAs) from Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad and Gujrat at PM House, where he shed light on the on-going Karachi operation.

“The situation in Karachi is improving with each passing day, the credit for which goes to PML-N government.” the prime minister said. “The PML-N government took the decision to start an operation in Karachi against miscreants and terrorists after taking all parties on board.”

The prime minister further said that his government had inherited the energy problem, but “we are moving towards a solution despite our limited resources.”

Since the past week, the premier has started a consultation process with his party's MNAs to discuss four important issues and to get their input before taking some final decisions. These issues include appointment of Governor of Punjab, preparations for local government elections in provinces and cantonment, cabinet reshuffle and expansion, and development funds for constituencies.

PM Nawaz earlier held his meetings with party MNAS from South Punjab, Faisalabad division and Sargodha division.

COMMENTS (20)

Lord of the Ring | 9 years ago | Reply Why does every thug and cheater have to be taken into "confidence"?

Gia | 9 years ago | Reply Thankyou Mr. PM. I am a karachite and see the difference in law and order situation since your govt came to power, things have improved no doubt.

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Adnan Siddiqi | 9 years ago | Reply @Shakil Khan: Ohh yeah, if it's all about armed forces; why wasn't an operation of this magnitude launched during military rule of Musharraf or PPP? Why armed forces rules the roost, why wasn't an operation of the size of Operation Zarb-e-Azb initiated by Musharraf and Kiyani? Surely it could have averted a disaster like APS and countless other terror acts. The armed forces and their commanders back then were either incompetent, insipid and lacking fighting qualities or they were held back with their hands tied by the rulers, either civil or military. Today, the civilian government has given a mandate to the armed forces to carry out its duties befitting its professionalism. To all the haters burning in their hate for Nawaz Sharif, don't forget that it was Nawaz Sharif who picked Rahil Sharif to be the COAS.

z | 9 years ago | Reply @Adnan Siddiqi, geo hazaron saal. Big fan of your comments.

Adnan Siddiqi | 9 years ago | Reply Trolls and cult worshiping clan of Deen-e-Imrani are licking their wounds now. They tend to forget that this was the same Raheel Shareef a.k.a. "The Umpire" whose finger was awaited to be lifted and someone whose darbar was so obediently visited by Niazi back in September, with a huge grin from ear to ear. The taste of sour grapes should have settled in the mouths of knucklehead and dimwit brigade by now. Dumb people still haven't learned their lessons.

Shakil Khan | 9 years ago | Reply Yea absolutely right! credit goes to silent force who is now taking steps that you lot not dare to take for political deals. Action against TTP was initiated and started by Army well before your annoucenment, same goes for action against criminals in Karachi! go on take credit like scavengers! you dont have spine to take decisive actions. Its all about Armed forces of Pakistan as they cant sit anymore and wait for total destruction of Pakistan.

N.Sid | 9 years ago | Reply @Mir: Completely agreed with your observations. For now Raheel Sharif is the man.

Mir | 9 years ago | Reply @Blithe....PMLN will get credit if it allows LEAs to put hand on the south punjab based sectarian groups, whose financial requirments are fulfilled by Shahbaz Sharif from the tax payers money.In last years budget alone, there was a fund allocation of 600 Million (16 Crore) for only one of these groups....

z | 9 years ago | Reply PML(N) Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad. There is no solution of Jealousy, Mian Sb please keep moving forward. You are the last hope for the prosperous Pakistan.

Khalid | 9 years ago | Reply Joke of the day..

Ebaad | 9 years ago | Reply Mr. PM you can keep praising yourself as long as you wish, but the whole nation knows that Mr. Raheel Shareef is the man.

Rusty | 9 years ago | Reply The only credit that goes to NS is from IMF.

Whiskey Khan | 9 years ago | Reply Mr. PM, The true credit goes to General Raheel and the armed forces who after taking office has demonstrated to the Nation that he is a man of action just not words.

Parvez | 9 years ago | Reply Self praise is no praise..........and everyone knows who is actually behind the action.

Sohraab | 9 years ago | Reply Credit goes to COAS Raheel and no one. Nawaz is just following his orders!!

Saim | 9 years ago | Reply I think the credit goes to COAS General Raheel Shareef. He is the one who took these bold decisions. If PML N was going to do it, why didn't it took action against criminals from May 2013?? Besides someone needs to remind the PM that it is the responsibility of the government to maintain law and order in the country..

roadkashehzada | 9 years ago | Reply rightly otherwise rangers were always there. even on 12may 2007

AB | 9 years ago | Reply Really Mr. Prime Minister?? Credit only goes to Pakistan Army and Rangers.

FP | 9 years ago | Reply Credit goes to Army only.

Blithe | 9 years ago | Reply Indeed, well done! Pakistan has totally transformed from a couple of years ago. The state is becoming stronger and miscreants being put in their place.

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