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Ali Zafar demands issuing of production order of Senator Ejaz ChaudhryBreaking

February 20, 2024

Senator Ali Zafar ignited a fiery debate in the Senate as he presented a resolution demanding the production order of Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, amidst allegations of election malpractice and unfair treatment towards PTI leaders. Addressing the Senate on Tuesday, Senator Ali Zafar voiced concerns over what he perceived as injustice against PTI leaders following the recent elections. He highlighted instances of arrests and restrictions on rallies, lamenting the alleged theft of the people's mandate and calling attention to the stifling of media coverage and communication channels. Warning of dire consequences if electoral grievances remain unaddressed, Zafar underscored the potential for widespread unrest should the legitimacy of the mandate be disregarded.

Meanwhile, Senator Mushtaq Ahmed echoed Zafar's sentiments, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over allegations of incompetence and bias. Ahmed criticized the Election Commission for purportedly failing to ensure transparent elections and accused it of facilitating a "fake government" through fraudulent practices. The session witnessed heated exchanges as senators expressed frustration over perceived electoral irregularities, signaling deep-seated concerns about the integrity of the democratic process in Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)