Muhammad Ali Durrani, a former federal minister, unveiled a blueprint forfostering reconciliation among political parties and institutions in thenation. In an exclusive conversation with ARY News, Durrani stressed thatto achieve reconciliation, it is imperative to conduct local body electionsconcurrently with the general elections. He firmly believed that thissimultaneous approach would serve as a deterrent against electoral”rigging.”
Expressing his perspective on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP)reluctance to consider the proposal for synchronizing local government (LG)and general elections, Durrani argued that such a convergence could berealized through the enactment of an ordinance.
He asserted that many leaders within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)were opposed to confrontational politics, emphasizing that the party’schairman and former prime minister shared a common desire to avoidconfrontation.
Durrani contended that the era of confrontational politics was no longerfavored by anyone in the country. Instead, there was a widespreadaspiration for peace and harmony in Pakistan, seen as essential for thenation’s prosperity. He underlined the notion that no individual or groupwould gain an advantage by excluding others from the equation, emphasizingthe need for inclusivity.
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In response to a question, the seasoned politician disclosed that he had”advised” Nawaz Sharif against adopting a confrontational narrative,expressing gratitude that Sharif had accepted his counsel. This step wasseen as a potential catalyst for further dialogue and reconciliation in thepolitical landscape of Pakistan.