Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Zardari has called the current climate "favorable" for polling, assuring that the nation is headed towards transparent elections.
In a statement released today, he stated, "The nation is moving towards transparent elections."
The prominent politician furthermore conveyed trust in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to guarantee impartial and transparent administration of the polls, scheduled for February 8th of the subsequent year.
After five turbulent years filled with difficulties from terrorism, political unrest, and a faltering economy, the nation is now heading toward a pivotal general election. Major political parties in Pakistan have welcomed the date of the next election, February 8, but they have also voiced their worries, noting unequal opportunities and casting doubt on the impartiality and openness of the next election.
The former head of state highlighted the PPP's ability to win a majority of votes by stating that his party is "fully prepared" to contest in the general elections.
Zardari insisted, "PPP is the only party that has the ability to fight elections in every environment," and he expressed confidence that the party will win by a majority on February 8.
In the lead-up to the elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the PPP, two mainstream parties, have been complaining nonstop that they aren't being given a fair chance, and there are also attempts underway to create conditions that would allow the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to retake power before the general elections, which are set for February 8, 2024.
Earlier this week, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari voiced his dissatisfaction over his party's lack of equal opportunities. The party has been complaining a lot about not having equal chances to prove itself ahead of the polls.