Ayaz Sadiq asks Sharif, Gilani, Achakzai for 30-member panel
The National Assembly speaker has asked the prime minister, Senate chairman and opposition leader to nominate 15, 10 and five members respectively for a 30-seat parliamentary panel.
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has written to the prime minister, Senate chairman and opposition leader for nominations to a parliamentary electoral reforms committee.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to nominate 15 members; Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani 10 senators; opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai five members.
The 30-member committee’s notification will follow once all names are received.
Seats are to reflect government and opposition strength in Parliament, in line with parliamentary tradition.
Sources say the panel is likely to be formed before the next National Assembly and Senate sessions.