Pakistan’s political heavyweights, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), are joining forces to revamp the country’s electoral system.
The coordination committee comprising members from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has initiated efforts to address the deficiencies in the electoral process.
Recognizing the shortcomings of the supervisory setup during elections, both parties have embarked on drafting legislation aimed at electoral reforms.
A key proposal gaining traction is the potential abolishment of caretaker setups altogether. Under this plan, the incumbent government would remain in charge until fresh elections are held.
This approach draws inspiration from systems in place in India and Bangladesh, where the Prime Minister oversees the election process.
Under the proposed reforms, the Prime Minister will assume direct oversight of the general elections, a model akin to the systems in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the PML-N and PPP have expressed their commitment to engaging with other political parties to ensure broader consensus on the proposed reforms.
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