Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Nisar Ali Khan has said the opposition is not creating hurdles in the appointment of new chief election commissioner.
In a statement issued on Monday, Nisar said the deadlock would only emerge if the government tries to put a person of its choice on the coveted post.
He said the view of the PML-N on this issue was quite clear, adding that the party would propose a panel of people approved by all opposition parties in and outside the assembly.
“Though it is not a constitutional requirement but to promote healthy democratic traditions, the PML-N will respect the viewpoint of other parties which have no representation in the assemblies,” he said.
Nisar said the PML-N had given a list to the parliamentary committee to consult Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, PPP-Sherpao Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, National Party of Balochistan and Sindh Nationalist Parties.
He said appointment of a CEC was possible if the objective was to organise free, fair and transparent elections. However, he was of the opinion that the government was not sincere.
Nisar said the PML-N would adopt a similar course of action for the appointment of caretaker government. It would propose name of people who hold spot free past and enjoy good reputation.
Opposition not hindering appointment of new CEC: Nisar
