The Pakistan People\u2019s Party (PPP) has called off its April 25 protest to press its demand for nationwide elections on a single day.
\nThe PPP on Sunday announced to stage protests across Sindh on April 25 for elections in the country on a single day.
\nPPP president for Sindh, Nisar Khuhro while calling off the PPP protest, said that the PPP observing restraint to postpone its protests.
\nHe urged to heed the demand of the people, if not a new date for the protest will be announced.
\n\u201cSeparate elections in provinces will wreak havoc with the political system of Pakistan,\u201d he opined. \u201cThe separate elections will also bring question mark over the transparency of elections,\u201d Khuhro said.
\n\u201cGeneral elections on single day across the country after completion of five years\u2019 term of assemblies, will strengthen the political system,\u201d he added.
\nNisar Khuhro had emphasized that conducting separate elections is equivalent to dividing the country into two parts, and as per the Election Act\u2019s Section 69, the elections should be held on the same day in all assemblies.
\nHe also stated that the decision to hold elections is the Election Commission\u2019s prerogative, and any court decision should be reviewed in full. \u201cIf necessary to restore Punjab and KPK assemblies, these assemblies should be restored\u201d,he said.
\nHe said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should decide the election date as the ECP has authority to conduct election. He urged the court to review its decision on polls by forming a full court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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