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Saturday, May 04, 2013
No extension acceptable in interim set-up: KhosoISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (r) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday said that the caretaker government would not accept extension in its tenure at any cost and under any circumstances assuring holding of free, fair and impartial elections on May 11.
In his maiden televised address, he appealed to the nation to actively participate in the electoral process to bring the country on the path of progress and prosperity. Prime Minister Khoso eulogised the political leaders and parties, saying it is a right of every Pakistani to express his opinion by exercising the right to vote and it will be their endeavour that a voter is able to cast vote according to free choice and freedom.
He said that the whole world is focusing on Pakistan’s general elections as observers from different countries are coming to the country and the nation would have to prove with their attitude that Pakistanis are a responsible, democratic and peace-loving people. Prime Minister Khoso said his address is at a very important juncture when the people of Pakistan are going to exercise their right to vote in general elections and added it is mandate of caretaker government and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to achieve this objective and all necessary measures are being adopted.
“We will ensure that sanctity of vote is maintained. I have instructed all government departments and officials to remain impartial,” Prime Minister Khoso maintained. With regard to maintenance of peace and security, he said it is an important priority for the caretaker government under its constitutional mandate. He said elections are a few days away and people will elect their representatives on May 11 under the supervision of ECP which is independent and impartial and capable of meeting any challenge during the electoral process.
“Through holding of elections in Balochistan, I strongly believe that sense of deprivation among the residents will be removed which would also help forge national unity,” Prime Minister Khoso said. Mentioning his recent visit to Balochistan, the prime minister said that it was quite encouraging that political parties in the province are taking part in the electoral process. Khoso said that he also visited Sindh and chaired a high-level meeting to review law and order and security situation there and directed the authorities to adopt measures so that peaceful elections could be conducted in the province. app
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