Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar earlier today, said that the judicial commission to probe alleged electoral rigging can be formed in half an hour if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan wishes, adding that the government wants the commission to determine whether the rigging took place as an ‘organized conspiracy’ or not.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Dar said that Imran Khan wants the word ‘conspiracy’ removed from the agreement draft. He offered PTI lawmakers to come back to the assemblies.
He said the government’s conscience is clear and that Imran Khan also needs to ‘widen’ his heart.
Federal minister said that PTI chairman should not waste nation’s time, adding that the commission can be formed within half an hour if he truly wants. He said the government is willing to accept all demands within the bounds of law and constitution.
Ishaq Dar alleged that the break in dialogue was because of Imran Khan’s statements, adding that Khan deems the elections transparent only if the outcome is in his favour.
He said it was agreed with PTI that the commission will be formed only as per the new constitution.
Federal minister said that the commission will only rule in ‘yes’ and ‘no’ but, he alleged, PTI wants several answers to further complicate the issue.
He said that the review of five points about the electoral reforms has been completed and that the government’s conscience is clear. He urged PTI lawmakers to return to the assemblies.
Responding to a question regarding the 21st Amendment, Dar said that the interpretation of the law and constitution is Supreme Court’s prerogative.
