ISLAMABAD: Former Senate chairman Mian Raza Rabbani on Tuesday criticised the opposition for failing to fulfil its constitutional role in the appointment of a chief election commissioner (CEC), saying that Article 213(2A) of the Constitution was being violated on a daily basis.
In a statement, Mr Rabbani said the term of the incumbent CEC expired on January 26, 2025, but he continued to hold office under the second proviso to Article 215(1) of the Constitution of 1973 until his successor assumed office.
He added that the opposition’s reluctance to nominate members to the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms showed its lack of seriousness.
“The talk of free, fair and transparent elections seems only to be a political slogan rather than a serious political agenda for the opposition,” he noted.
Mr Rabbani urged the opposition to engage with all political parties in dialogue to address political issues.
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