The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), represented by lawmakers like Asad Qaiser, put forward amendments to election and judiciary regulations.
Their proposals include introducing a rotational arrangement for the chief election commissioner (CEC) to ensure fair representation from each province in leading the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Additionally, they advocate for merit-based selection procedures for judges to prevent nepotism and bolster the independence of the judiciary.
Moreover, the SIC emphasizes the tradition of appointing the opposition leader in the National Assembly based on the runner-up in the prime minister’s election, urging the National Assembly speaker to recognize their candidate, Omar Ayub Khan, for the role. They also raise concerns about alleged electoral rigging and manipulation, particularly criticizing the current CEC, Sikandar Sultan Raja, and urging his resignation.
The PTI, along with other major political parties, has voiced dissatisfaction with the outcome of the February 8 general elections, alleging systematic rigging. They demand greater transparency in the reporting of election results, advocating for adherence to Form 45 standards to address discrepancies reported by various parties regarding the election outcome.