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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to draw President Arif Alvi’s attention towards what it stated the breach of mandatory constitutional commands by the federal government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

In a letter that was shared with media, PTI stated to ensure the fair and transparent elections under article 224 of the constitution, the caretaker government (that can fairly be considered an extension of Election Commission) for the limited time period of 90 days have been introduced, with only object to facilitate the commission in holding free, fair, just and honest elections in accordance with constitution and law.

During such period the caretaker governments are vested with only authority and power to run day-to-day affairs and not to take in major policy decisions.

Alvi expresses his disquiet at election delay

After the dissolution of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assemblies, the caretaker setups were established in both provinces. However, due to the ‘unconstitutional and illegal’ actions of the ECP and the PDM government, the mandatory time period for holding the elections within the stipulated time lapsed and the Supreme Court was constrained to fix the time period for holding elections by using its constitutional jurisdiction.

Therefore, the incumbent caretakers with the tacit approval of the ECP, in violation of all mandatory laws and standards of propriety have been permitted to embark upon the un-chartered territories and it is indulged in taking major policy decisions including posting and transfers of the officials to affect the transparency and fairness of the elections.

The interim set ups in both provinces has completed their constitutional time period and since the constitution does not provide for continuation/extension of the period fixed for the interim set ups. Under these circumstances, the interim setups cannot be termed lawful and they must be considered “usurpers” imposed by the Election Commission and they are liable to be removed forthwith.

In this eventuality it is respectfully requested to kindly refer the matter to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in advisory jurisdiction to address this blatant unconstitutionality.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2023

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Tulukan Mairandi Apr 17, 2023 10:11am
Master Imran Niazi (along with Hasan Niazi, the disgraced lawyer and heir apparent), prodding his subordinate, the President. Joke of a country. Or purported country rather.
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UF Apr 17, 2023 12:19pm
A new CM may installed for next 90 days or elections whichever comes first from the same list of nominees provided by the then provincial governments & opposition leaders. But it is necessary to ensure uncontroversial appointment this time. As current Punjab CM is a businessperson & has his own agenda, affiliations & interest hence biased.
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Bilal Arshad Deo Apr 17, 2023 12:48pm
@Tulukan Mairandi, You even cannot write correct name that's the courage! Your masters PDM issued advance cheques so you can keep barking as much as you want Elections are your masters problem, corruption is the key while purchasing few black sheeps. Purchasing system every corrupt person, Changa Manga, Zardari PHD scheme, Molvees cards and boot polish. Controlling bureaucrats and blackmailing judges , Laffas and like you having some interests that's the current government plans? Come on IK is human too but comparing him with 13 worst players is not true
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