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Memon appeals Opp parties not to boycott election
By Buhsra Makhdoom
ISLAMABAD—Federal Information Minister, Nisar A Memon on Friday appealed
to opposition parties not to boycott crucial forthcoming parliamentary
elections, saying the government was ready to discuss their concerns
about the credibility of the polls
According to Germany base news agency, Nisar A Memon has that they were
prepared to discuss opposition demands to stave off a boycott.
"We can only express hope that they all participate, so people have more
choices in the elections", Memon told foreign journalists during a
private lunch at a local hotel in Islamabad.
Nisar A Memon further said that government would fulfill its obligations
for the transparent elections and was open to talks with the major
opposition parties.
They have not decided on their charter of demands, but when they do, the
doors of the government are open for conversation,' he added.
Memon also declined to comment on why Chaudhry and the head of the
Supreme Court Bar Association, Aitzaz Ahsan, were still under house
arrest, only saying it was 'because of threats to their security.' |