PDM turns its guns on establishment again
Opposition alliance will reveal all the details if same tactics are used in election of Senate chairman, says Fazl
PDM leaders address a news conference in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB
ISLAMABAD:
The 11-party opposition alliance – the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) – while officially declaring Yousuf Raza Gilani its candidate for the slot of Senate chairman has warned the establishment against any attempt to interfere in the polls for the key position, scheduled for March 12.
Addressing a news conference after a meeting of the PDM leaders on Monday, PDM President Maulana Fazlur Rehman said there is evidence that intelligence agencies violated the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) code of conduct and tried to influence the March 3 Senate polls by threatening and luring the voters.
PPP urges ECP to investigate opposition MPAs stay in Karachi hotels
Taj Haider requests ECP to ensure that the MPAs were not bribed or under any duress
KARACHI:
The Pakistan Peoples Party on Wednesday urged the Elections Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to investigate the ‘mysterious behaviour’ of opposition MPAs residing in hotels in Karachi.
A letter, dated March 2, written by PPP’s Central Election Cell Incharge Taj Haider, stated that according to various media sources, PTI booked 30 rooms at a local hotel where 15 provincial lawmakers were currently residing.
“Likewise, MQM has booked rooms at the Regent Plaza for their MPAs. This unusual behaviour of the MPAs of PTI and MQM residing in hotels despite having accommodation in Karachi raises concerns,” the letter further stated.