The Opposition Alliance demands elections and calls for measures under Article 6 against usurpers of mandates

KARACHI:

Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) has called for the establishment of a neutral Election Commission and free and fair elections, urging that those who have undermined the public mandate be held accountable under Article 6 of the Constitution.

The opposition alliance presented its demands during an all-party conference held at the Karachi Press Club. The TTAP statement emphasized that the Sindh government had failed to provide basic services to the public and criticized the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments for limiting press freedom.

The opposition also condemned the forced transfers of judges and demanded the release of political detainees, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The statement criticized restrictions on meetings with Imran Khan and called for an end to such limitations.

The conference condemned false cases brought against leaders of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and highlighted attacks on journalists’ rights. The opposition alliance demanded repeal of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and alleged false FIRs lodged against journalist Matiullah Jan as well as fabricated cases against prominent lawyer Iman Mazari and her husband.

The alliance further linked economic stability with political stability, warning that multinational companies were on the brink of closure. He called for an end to enforced disappearances of political figures and urged authorities to implement the decisions of jirgas held in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

The TTAP also demanded a halt to the ongoing military operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, reiterating that according to the Constitution, natural resources belong to the provinces and that water distribution must follow the 1991 Water Agreement.

In foreign policy, the alliance expressed concern about Iran’s growing isolation and urged the government to convene a meeting with neighboring countries while calling for a joint parliamentary session on the Gaza crisis.

The opposition coalition announced that “Black Day” would be celebrated on February 8, with closures and strikes of stuck vehicles throughout the country.