Haripur: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader and opposition leader Umar Ayub has announced that the party is starting talks with other political parties.
According to details, Umar Ayub said that talks are going on with Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA). He asserted that the economic condition of the country is deteriorating and electricity prices are expected to rise further.
He called for the formation of a commission to investigate the incidents of May 9 and November 26, saying that it would be a challenge to continue negotiations without a commission.
During the Pakistan Muslim League (N) government, Ayub claimed that expensive contracts were made. He also said that the founder of PTI had established Al-Qadir University for the promotion of Islamic education.
Criticizing Hasan Nawaz, the son of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, Ayub questioned how Hasan had bought property in London, giving rise to dubious sources of income.
On the other hand, Umar Ayub decided not to consult Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on January 15. The current CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja is retiring on January 26.
In a formal letter written to Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, Umar Ayub emphasized the urgency of the matter and said that the tenure of the current Chief Election Commissioner will end on January 26.
The opposition leader has demanded the immediate formation of a parliamentary committee to facilitate the process of appointing a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
According to the constitution, consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition is necessary for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and members. If there is no consensus between the two, the matter will be referred to the parliamentary committee.
The Speaker of the National Assembly will form a committee consisting of 12 members from both the government and the opposition to resolve the issue.
