ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday held a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and reiterated the caretaker government’s firm resolve for holding the general elections in time, and in a free, fair and transparent manner.
During the meeting held at the residence of Maulana Fazl, the minister condoled over the demise of his mother-in-law and offered prayers for the departed soul.
Overall political situation, including the upcoming general elections, also came under discussion during the meeting.
Solangi said it was the caretaker governmentR17;s responsibility to provide a level-playing field to all the political parties. All-out efforts were being made to ensure elections in a democratic and peaceful way, he added.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was an independent and autonomous body, the minister stressed.
Maulana Fazl appreciated the governmentR17;s efforts to address economic issues and also assured his full cooperation during the electoral process.
