PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar has dismissed the possibility of boycotting the upcoming election for the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate.
In an exclusive conversation with Internews, the senior lawyer confirmed that while some party leaders had contemplated boycotting the Senate chairman election, the majority view within PTI does not support such a move.
Zafar clarified that the decision regarding the Senate election has been left to the party members by PTI Founder Imran Khan.
“I personally believe that if we don’t become a part of the system, we will remain out of it,” he remarked, adding, “Whether the election is legal or illegal, we have to stay in the system.”
Despite acknowledging the slim chances of PTI’s success in the chairman and deputy chairman election scheduled for April 9, Senator Ali Zafar asserted that PTI would participate symbolically. However, he revealed that the party has yet to decide on its candidates for these positions.
Furthermore, Senator Zafar highlighted that the PTI had yet to decide its nominations for the Senate chairmanship and deputy chairman, as well as for the opposition leader. He added that decisions regarding this role would be made in discussions with Imran Khan.
Shifting focus, the senator addressed the issue of discussing the IHC judges’ letter in parliament, noting that while it could be done, the Constitution did not permit discussions on matters currently under trial. He suggested that the National Assembly could provide guidance on this matter through a ruling.
With Senator Ali Zafar’s remarks, PTI’s stance on the upcoming Senate election becomes clearer, signalling the party’s intention to actively participate in the democratic process despite the challenges it may face.
