Shah Ghulam Qadir calls on PM AJK, talks election timeline and CEC appointment

Islamabad: Leader of the Opposition Shah Ghulam Qadir called on the Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore here on Monday.During the meeting, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest and reviewed the overall political situation in the state.The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Kashmir also came under discussion.Both leaders agreed to hold consultations with all political parties within a week before finalising the nomination of the election commissioner. Reaffirming their commitment to conducting the upcoming elections on time, they said that the government and the opposition would fulfil their respective responsibilities to ensure that the polls are free, fair and impartial.It may be recalled that Opposition Leader Shah Ghulam Qadir had earlier written to the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, urging the immediate appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner. It is in this context that today’s meeting took place.