Karachi: Pakistan Peoples’ Party took an assertive stance, leveling accusations against caretaker federal government of unfairness and partisanship.

Party firmly stated that it would not entertain any excuses for delaying upcoming elections, alleging conspiracy to corner them and demanded fair and level playing field.

During press conference held after PPP’s Central Executive Committee meeting here, PPP leaders including Shazia Marri and Faisal Karim Kundi asserted that deliberate state of confusion was being manufactured regarding election schedule.

They specifically referred to President Arif Alvi’s recent letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja, proposing November 6 as date for next general elections.

Notably, CEC meeting was attended by PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, both of whom had previously held differing views on election date. Marri stated that CEC meeting was continuation of previous discussions concerning country’s overall situation including economic matters. She mentioned that comprehensive policy statement would be shared with media following conclusion of meeting.

Allegations of favouritism by caretaker government were also raised during press conference, with Marri claiming that they were attempting to corner PPP.  PPP leader accused President of playing dual role and questioned constitutional authority for President to set an election date.

She revealed that PPP delegation would soon meet with Election Commission representatives to convey their concerns about lack of level playing field, while demanding that elections be held within 90 days.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 15 2023

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