PTI presents eight-page proposal to probe rigging allegations

[Leader]

PTI presents eight-page proposal to probe rigging allegations


An eight-page proposal has been presented by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the government’s negotiating team in a bid to end the political impasse between the PML-N government and protesters in Islamabad.

The proposal, exclusively obtained by The Express Tribune, proposes a two-step process to address rigging allegations in the 2013 elections.

“In Phase I of this process, the complaints must be investigated by a fully empowered and independent judicial commission.”

Phase II of the process entails actions to be taken “in the event” the judicial commission’s findings affirm rigging claims.

Further, the PTI demands that the judicial commission should comprise three judges of the Supreme Court led by the chief justice of Pakistan. “It should be vested with full investigative power and authority,” the document adds.

The primary function and task of the judicial commission would be to undertake an independent investigation into rigging allegations and it will have to submit it within 30 days, a legally binding and enforceable final report.

The PTI has also called for the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) under the supervision of the judicial commission to operate as its “investigative arm.”

The JIT should comprise senior officers of government investigative agencies, such as Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) among others.

“The composition of the JIT shall be balanced and it shall be headed by a senior officer of unblemished repute and integrity to whose appointment the PTI has ‘no objection’,” the document read.

Further, with the formation of the JIT, the PTI demanded the replacement of the current chiefs of Nadra and FIA as well as the secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

“The JC must submit a final report of its ‘findings’ and conclusions no later than thirty days after its constitution and the said report shall be made a public document.”

The PTI also underlined the procedure for a test to determine if rigging occurred. The test includes the JC reporting the manner in which Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members were appointed and any changes in locations or appointments at polling stations.

The PTI also demanded that along with a signed agreement between PTI and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the prime minister and the cabinet must publicly announce a guarantee to heed by the conditions and demands mentioned in this proposal if rigging is proven.

Further, the PTI also demands that the prime minister should resign while the judicial commission proceeds with its findings.

“The resignation of the incumbent prime minister would establish bona fides of the prime minister and of the political party he heads. It would also allow Parliament to continue in the greater national interest and for consolidating the transition to parliamentary democracy.”

PTI also demanded that a supreme monitoring council be formed after the resignation of the prime minister to ensure an ‘independent’ and ‘objective’ investigation by the judicial commission.

Additionally, in case rigging is proven, as alleged by the PTI, the proposal demands that the prime minister advises the president to dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58(1) of the Constitution.

“The president shall appoint a care-taker cabinet and prime minister under the Constitution, the composition of which must reflect the intent and will to undertake and complete the necessary electoral reforms prior to the fresh elections.”

“General elections must be held under a reconstituted and non-controversial Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) appointed in consultation and with ‘no objection’ of PTI.”

PTI presents eight-page proposal to probe rigging allegations – The Express Tribune

 

[root]

 

[saiyan0321]

So basically no headway as the resignation demand is still there.

 

[TheFlyingPretzel]

An eight-page proposal has been presented by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to the government’s negotiating team in a bid to end the political impasse between the PML-N government and protesters in Islamabad.
The proposal, exclusively obtained by The Express Tribune, proposes a two-step process to address rigging allegations in the 2013 elections.

Document dated August 30th. It's the 5th of Sept, today. Any amended and updated version?

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

So basically no headway as the resignation demand is still there.

LOL I think Government should let them stay there for next 20 days in heavy rains jab tak istefa ka bhoot nhi utarta

 

[pakman12]

LOL I think Government should let them stay there for next 20 days in heavy rains jab tak istefa ka bhoot nhi utarta

You might a nice guy in real life but you come across as a right C*** on here. You and NS must be related.

 

[Norwegian]

So basically no headway as the resignation demand is still there.

Like any other democratic country, premier has to resign until proven guilty.

 

[ajpirzada]

So basically no headway as the resignation demand is still there.

apparently its not just about the resignation which the govt has a problem with:

ISLAMABAD:
Negotiators of both the government and the protesting parties were bogged down on Thursday in a bitter stalemate after their leaders hardened their positions, squeezing out the space for further political accommodation.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif began the day by holding separate meetings with heads of parliamentary parties and members of the opposition Jirga tasked to resolve the political crisis gripping the nation for the last three weeks.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who is a close confidant of the prime minister, unveiled the government’s response and drew up a list of objections to the original proposals put forth by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

According to an official spokesperson, a detailed reply was prepared by the government in response to the PTI proposals. Before sharing the same with the PTI leadership, government officials took parliamentary leaders into confidence.

Sources claimed that there was bitter wrangling on almost every single issue. They also warned that unless both sides showed some degree of flexibility, it would be nearly impossible to reach an agreement, citing a vast gap in understanding.

Electoral reforms seem to be the only issue where any headway has been seen so far. Both parties remain poles apart on the remaining terms proposed by PTI.

Similarly, agreement on the terms of reference of the proposed Judicial Commission, which is supposed to probe allegations of rigging during last year’s elections, remained elusive. The ruling PML-N and PTI have serious differences over appointments to a new election commission for the next polls.

One basic split between the interpretations of both negotiating committees continued to be the definition of rigging – PTI’s primary claim. The government firmly believes that an inquiry that proves “systematic” rigging had taken place during last year’s general elections should spell the end of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s term in office.

Meanwhile, as the stalemate continued, fissures have emerged between the government and other opposition parties, who have so far kept their distance from the protesters.

In a rare confrontation, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan lashed out at senior PPP leader Senator Aitzaz Ahsan. Nisar’s comments prompted an immediate apology from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif to Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah.

According to sources, the ruling party has also voiced its dissatisfaction over the efforts of the opposition Jirga spearheaded by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and its chief Sirajul Haq.

In his meeting with leaders of parliamentary parties, the prime minister cautioned the opposition Jirga against conceding too much without any substantial concessions from PTI and PAT leadership.

Reservations on the role of Rehman Malik, who was appointed by former president Asif Ali Zardari to represent his party during the mediation process, have also been raised by some ruling party members.

“He has hijacked everything. They (Jirga members) seem to be tilted towards the protesters and are conceding too much,” said a key government official on the condition of anonymity.

The jirga has been tasked by the government to mediate an end to the deadlock after talks between the two sides collapsed last week.

The next round of talks between the government and PTI, PAT teams has been delayed till today (Friday).

‘Building up pressure on protestors’

In its bid chalk out an agreement with PAT chief, the government has conveyed to the PAT negotiating team that it had already registered an FIR on the Model Town incident according to its request. However, the government has told negotiators that the demand for both the resignations of the prime minister and Punjab chief minister was unacceptable.

“We have already conveyed to PAT leadership that we have accepted whatever is acceptable to us among his (Qadri’s) demands,” said a minister.

In his speech the PAT chief reiterated that he would demand the registration of another case against key government functionaries, including the prime minister, over deaths during last Saturday’s clashes.

“Parliament [also] needs to think why these protesters are here,” the PAT chief said. “We will not go back. I am opening a school here, it will be called Inqilab March School,” he added, before cutting his speech short due to heavy rain.

PTI ready to cooperate over Chinese president’s visit

With the Chinese president’s visit cancelled, PTI leaders Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri and Asad Umar assured the government that their party was ready to relocate their stage away from Constitution Avenue if it would result in the visit taking place.

Shahbaz Sharif meets COAS

Islamabad was also rife with news of a purported meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and army chief General Raheel Sharif. However, details were not shared with the media. According to the capital grapevine, the two discussed the current political turmoil affecting the country during the meeting.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 5th, 2014.

 

[Norwegian]

LOL I think Government should let them stay there for next 20 days in heavy rains jab tak istefa ka bhoot nhi utarta

They were laughing at KPK government when rains flooded the sewers in Peshawar. Who is laughing now as most of Punjab, including Lahore is flooded with rains. LOL.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Great image specially Saad behind Nawaz lol

 

[Norwegian]

The government firmly believes that an inquiry that proves “systematic” rigging had taken place during last year’s general elections should spell the end of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s term in office.

Chor ki Darri main tinka.

 

[Dubious]

Sources claimed that there was bitter wrangling on almost every single issue.

Sounds like Belgium

 

[ajpirzada]

Chor ki Darri main tinka.

apparently they are not very comfortable with very very strong TORs put forward by the PTI. Resignation of the PM is just one thing which is being used by the Govt to effectively propagate their media campaign.

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

You might a nice guy in real life but you come across as a right C*** on here. You and NS must be related.

Your bazari lanaguge and name calling say it all what sort of character you are but guess what you cannot shut my mouth with this name calling. I will keep exposing the idiocy and reality of this so called fasadi march

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Bat nahi jami , nawaz is still in power