Solangi Reaffirms Commitment for Fair Elections

News Desk

Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi reiterated on Friday the commitment of the government with regard to the holding of free, fair, and transparent general elections on February 8 next year.

While dismissing any chance of postponement, he affirmed that the general elections would adhere to the timeline set by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Talking to media persons, he said that Chief Election Commissioner Raja Sultan did enjoy the confidence of the majority, and there was no question of his resignation.

In response to a question, Solangi said he could not comment on the internal issues of political parties as the caretaker government wanted to maintain cordial relations with all political forces.

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On a question about the termination of service for some employees, he said that media channels initially gave feasibility reports to PEMRA, which were also required at the time of licence issuance. He said that under the PEMRA Amendment Act 2023, the journalist job was protected.

Murtaza Solangi assured that the government would take legal measures to protect the employment of journalists. The minister said an unpleasant and unwarranted situation had arisen regarding the protesters from Balochistan and added that their demands were long-standing.

He said all women and children had been released, besides most of the men, adding that their protection was being fully ensured. He said that the committee constituted by the Prime Minister was doing its work.

Currently, the Balochistan Governor is in Islamabad, and consultations with him are underway, he added. Moreover, a meeting of this committee with the Prime Minister was also scheduled today, he said.