From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 1m
Govt Invites Names for Electoral Reforms Panel
Pakistan government seeks PPP and MQM leaders for parliamentary electoral reforms committee.
In brief
Pakistan government seeks PPP and MQM leaders for parliamentary electoral reforms committee. Pakistan's government invited names from PPP and MQM for a parliamentary committee to review electoral reforms. Originally reported by Daily Times.
Government Action
The government has invited names from the People’s Party and the MQM for members of the parliamentary committee for electoral reforms.
Federal Minister's Request
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry wrote letters to PPP Chief Whip Aijaz Jakhrani and MQM Chief Whip Amin ul Haq seeking party names for the committee.
Parliamentary Representation
The PPP would have five members and MQM one representative in the committee, with PML-N having nine members.
Committee Purpose
The committee will deliberate on electoral reforms and present recommendations to parliament for approval.
PPP Resolution
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman confirmed a resolution passed by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to establish the committee.
Committee Formation
The parliamentary affairs minister will begin meetings with all party leaders to invite them to join the committee.
What it means
Pakistan's government invited names from PPP and MQM for a parliamentary committee to review electoral reforms.
