ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar on Wednesday said the present government’s top agenda to introduce electoral reforms in the country would ensure transparency in the democratic process and level playing field for all political parties.
Talking to PTV, he said government is ready to hear opposition regarding the issue of reforms as it is a matter of the future of Pakistan’s democracy. He said right of vote to overseas Pakistanis cannot be given till the required legislation is done by parliament regarding various practical legal aspects, saying proper dialogue and debate would be the best way to tackle the issue.
Replying a question, he said as per vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, government is utilizing all available resources to provide maximum relief to the common man from effects of price hike. The Minister also reiterated his government’s firm commitment for promotion and protection of human rights including rights of women, children and minorities in Pakistan.