A meeting between Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjarani was held at the Parliament House on Tuesday to discuss the appointment of members of the Election Commission of Pakistan in light of the orders of the Islamabad High Court. Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Nasim, Azam Swati, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Secretaries of National Assembly, Senate, Ministries of Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs were also present.

After discussion, it was decided to continue further consultation for determination of the issue in question in accordance with Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, rules of procedure of the Parliamentary Committees and observations of the Islamabad High Court. It was also decided that opposition would also be contacted to find an amicable solution.-PR

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