ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in which he has directed him to hold elections and avoid contempt of court.
According to the details, the political scuffle between the ruling political party Muslim League (N), and PTI regarding the holding of elections is going on. In his letter, the president directed the prime minister to assist the Election Commission in conducting the election to avoid contempt of court.
In the letter written for holding the election, the President of the State said to instruct the relevant administrative authorities of the federal and provincial governments to refrain from violating human rights. In the recent past, the media has highlighted incidents based on fundamental and human rights violations.
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In the letter, it was directed to the prime minister that it was necessary to bring such incidents to the notice of the premier for remedy and correction. According to the constitution, holding elections within 90 days after the dissolution of the assemblies is a mandatory process. The Supreme Court ordered to recommend the date of elections in 90 days.
The President said that the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was ordered to fix the date for the general elections. It seems that they were asked to show their inability to provide the necessary support for holding the general elections. Under the constitution, it is the duty of the federal and provincial authorities to assist the Election Commission.
