Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Law and Justice Syed Ali Zafar said on Thursday that the highest priority of the caretaker government was to conduct peaceful, transparent, free and fair elections.

Reportedly, he met the delegation of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the EUEOM deputy chief observer Ms Dimitra Ioannou briefed the law minister regarding the mission’s activities in Pakistan.

During the course of meeting, the minister was apprised by the delegation that the EUEOM had stationed 120 observers in all provinces to monitor the electoral process, assess legal framework and monitor adherence to the implementation of the standards of International laws.

The mission would present its preliminary report on July 27 followed by a final report.

While talking to the delegation, Syed Ali Zafar said that the caretaker government would assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding peaceful, transparent and timely elections. He assured the delegation that level playing field was being provided to all the political parties.

The minister said that Pakistan would welcome their suggestions and recommendations to further improve the electoral process.

He further informed the EU delegates that Pakistan has abided by many International Conventions while any relevant information was also being shared with the public under the “Right to Information” obligation.

He said that the caretaker government has been striving to provide more opportunities to women and disabled persons to play their active role for betterment in the society.

Published in Daily Times, July 20^th 2018.