Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Qamar uz Zaman Karia talking to SAMAA TV said that the uncertain situation has culminated in the holding of the Elections Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as the electoral body announced the date.

“The date announcement was necessary so political parties could start the political process. In fact, the PPP has launched the electoral campaign process. Let’s end the uncertainty,” he said.

Karia said now the national debate on media should be on free and fair elections wherein all parties should participate in the political process and people should be given the right to decide and elect representatives.

“Political parties should shun bashing culture and learn from past and present the future roadmap to people. Pakistan should go for the democratic culture it includes the role of media, teachers, and scholars, and over society should include in the democratic process.”

JUIF pins hopes for political stability

JUIF Hafiz Hamdullah said that JUI-F has always been ready for general elections. “Now the ECP told the apex court that elections will be held on February 11,” he added.

He termed the announcement of general elections to bring political stability that will ultimately bring economic stability. Hamdullah has termed the election announcements as a goodwill gesture.

MQM-P urged ECP to ensure free and fair elections

MQM-P’s leader Amin ul Haq said that the election date announcement is a good omen and would take the country ahead. MQM-P said ECP has the basic responsibility to hold free and fair elections.