‘ECP has constitutional prerogative of holding free, fair general elections’

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says the Election Commission of Pakistan has the constitutional prerogative of holding free, fair, impartial and transparent elections in the country.

Talking to news men outside the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad today, he said the caretaker government is legal and constitutional government and responsible to fulfill all financial, administrative and security needs of the Election Commission.

Murtaza Solangi said the security issues are genuine and the government realizes it and determined to improve it. He categorically stated that elections will be held on 8th of next month.

Replying to a question, the Minister said the issues related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf can be better explained by the party itself. He said there is no ban on raising questions in the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan