Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Thursday demanded of NA Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain to issue production order of Makhdoom Javed Hashmi to ensure his presence during election of leader of the house in the National Assembly.
"Javed Hashmi is unanimous ARD candidate for premier slot, and we have requested the NA Speaker to issue the production order to ensure his presence during the election process under Constitution's Article 90," he told a press conference in the Parliament House.
Amin Fahim said the alliance has also decided not to file nomination paper of any covering candidate.
When asked if the nomination papers of Javed Hashmi are rejected on technical grounds, he said as he is a sitting member of the National Assembly, he could contest election for the Leader of the House.
Responding to a question, he said there is no rift among the parties in the ARD, and Javed Hashmi has been nominated unanimously by the alliance.
About support from the MMA in the election, he said Ms Mamoona Hashmi is in contact with the MMA in this regard.
ARD Leaders, Ch. Aitzaz Ahsan, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar, Ms Tehmina Daultana, and Khawaja Saad Rafique were also present.