NA speaker urges govt, opposition to sit together on CEC appointment for political stability
ISLAMABAD: As the issue of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s treatment in a hospital dominated the proceedings of the National Assembly on Friday, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq urged the government and opposition to first sit together on the appointment of the chief election commissioner, whose term is due to expire, so that the country could move towards political stability and harmony. The Supreme…
On Friday, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq urged both the government and opposition to first meet and agree on the chief election commissioner's appointment. This comes after the Supreme Court ordered the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, who was recently shifted from Shifa International Hospital to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) without his personal physician.
The government then moved him back to Adiala jail, drawing criticism from Khan's family, party, and supporters. Sadiq pointed out that the Constitution requires opposition consent for the CEC appointment proposals. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed Imran Khan was in good health and urged the PTI not to politicize his health.
The minister stated that Imran Khan's sister had visited him in jail, and his personal physician was in contact with his health status. Asif emphasized that health issues should not be weaponized politically, recalling other political leaders facing similar challenges. PTI Chairman Gohar Khan supported the opposition's call for dialogue and requested both sides to approach the matter in the interest of democracy.
Opposition Leader Achakzai also criticized the government for not allowing Imran Khan to remain in the hospital despite Supreme Court orders.
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