Not so fast
Published in The News on Feb 17, 2023
This refers to the letter ‘On the
run’ by Shaista Anwar Kirmani (February 16, 2023). There are many questions to
be answered before deciding to hold elections, the first being why two
provincial assemblies were dissolved at the insistence of the PTI chief even
though both provinces were ruled by his party and his allies. Secondly, even if
the elections to the two assemblies are held within 90 days, they will
automatically be dissolved when general elections are held in October.
The writer is evidently not aware of the huge
cost involved in holding elections. Can the country afford to spend so much in
these times of financial crisis? Again, the PTI chief is on record as saying
that he will not accept any election results if his party does not get a clear
majority. He has hurled accusations against, among others, the chief election
commissioner for being partial to his opponents. Furthermore, there are cases
of corruption against him that have to be settled before the public can decide
whether or not he is suitable for office.
Shakir Lakhani
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail?id=176569
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