Govt ready to withdraw election law changes violating Constitution
July 14, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The government is willing to withdraw all those amendments in the Election Act 2017, recently bulldozed through the National Assembly, that are in violation of the Constitution. The government assured the Senate committee on parliamentary affairs that anything violative of the Constitution will be taken back. The controversial government-backed electoral reform bill, after its passage by the National Assembly in indecent haste, has already been frozen on the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
It is said that Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan played an important role in changing the government’s position. After bulldozing the bill, the government is now seeking a consensus with the opposition on changes in the electoral system and attempting to take the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) into confidence.
BHC CJ Mandokhail elevated to Supreme Court tribune.com.pk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribune.com.pk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Candid independent opinion on govt electoral reforms
July 12, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan has reservations about a number of amendments inserted in the Elections Act by the National Assembly and says some of them clash with the Constitution.
“I have advised Prime Minister Imran Khan to find a way out in consultation with the major stakeholders and political parties so that consensus electoral reforms emerge,” the attorney general said while answering questions from The News.
He said he was actively engaged in the process of hammering out an agreement on several controversial amendments made in the poll law. He said the prime minister has asked him to talk to the opposition parties to attempt an accord on the reforms. “The premier is clear that an understanding should be arrived at and doesn’t want to go solo.”
AG admits issues with amendments in Elections Act
July 11, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan has reservations about a number of amendments inserted in the Elections Act by the National Assembly and says some of them clash with the Constitution. “I have advised Prime Minister Imran Khan to find a way out in consultation with the major stakeholders and political parties so that consensus electoral reforms emerge,” the attorney general said while answering questions from The News. He said he was actively engaged in the process of hammering out an agreement on several controversial amendments made in the poll law. He said the prime minister has asked him to talk to the opposition parties to attempt an accord on the reforms. “The premier is clear that an understanding should be arrived at and doesn’t want to go solo.”
Candid independent opinion on govt electoral reforms
July 11, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan has reservations about a number of amendments inserted in the Elections Act by the National Assembly and says some of them clash with the Constitution.
“I have advised Prime Minister Imran Khan to find a way out in consultation with the major stakeholders and political parties so that consensus electoral reforms emerge,” the attorney general said while answering questions from The News.
He said he was actively engaged in the process of hammering out an agreement on several controversial amendments made in the poll law. He said the prime minister has asked him to talk to the opposition parties to attempt an accord on the reforms. “The premier is clear that an understanding should be arrived at and doesn’t want to go solo.”