Huge accusations leveled aginst President Arif Alvi
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Ashtar Ausaf, the former attorney general, expressed his concern over the letter sent by President Arif Alvi to the Election Commission of Pakistan, emphasizing that it could have severe repercussions for the nation.
He voiced his worries during an interview with Asma Shirazi on Faisla Aap Ka, stating, "This action could deter potential investments in the stock exchange. Given our existing economic uncertainties, the President's move appears to be steering us further towards political instability."
It's worth noting that President Alvi proposed holding the country's elections on November 6, although he acknowledged that he may not have the authority to make such an announcement and suggested seeking guidance from the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Ausaf drew parallels between the President's letter and his tweet regarding the assent to the Official Secret Act 2023 and Army Act 2023, suggesting a pattern of actions.
In Ausaf's view, the President's letter was issued under the influence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan with the intention of sowing political instability.
He argued, "The objective is to create an environment in which the upcoming elections are mired in controversy. This amounts to pre-election manipulation." Former Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar added that various political parties have been involved in efforts to postpone the elections.
He asserted, "Political parties are prolonging the electoral process out of fear of facing the electorate."
“They [political parties] are delaying elections because they are afraid of facing the people. They want time so that their opponent becomes weaker and his hardships are increased,” he added.
