ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed has warned that the Supreme Court will give its opinion if the government does not withdraw the presidential reference regarding open ballot voting in Senate polls.
The SC bench, headed by CJP Gulzar Ahmed, heard the case while the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Khalid Jawed Khan was present on the government’s behalf.
“The court has to give its opinion on whether the constitution needs to be amended or not to change the secret balloting method,” he said. He also asked, “What is so important about open and secret balloting and why are others not agreeing?”
Responding to the question, the attorney general said, “Such an act would come under corrupt practice and a member of the assembly is disqualified under the law for corrupt practices.”
Meanwhile, according to sources, the Opposition parties have decided to oppose the constitutional amendment being introduced soon. The leaders of PPP, PML-N and JUI-F discussed the matter after the government announced to introduce a bill in this regard.
