Pakistan Coalition for Free and Fair Democratic Elections
PRESS RELEASE
Karachi, November 06, 2007
While strongly condemning the imposition of Martial law, in the grab of emergency, Pakistan Coalition for Free and Fair Democratic Elections (PACFREL) in its meeting held today in Karachi expressed grave concern and condemned extra judicial and un-constitutional measure taken by the General Musharaf, Chief of Army Staff.
PACFREL reiterates its support to the people of Pakistan in present national crisis and considers that in present situation, free and fair elections are not possible. Therefore, PACFREL strongly demands that:
- an independent election commission should be formed forthwith.
- Mr. Iftikhar Chaudhry, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan and other judges of Supreme Court and high courts should immediately be re-instated.
- Independence of the judiciary must be restored with immediate effect. All judges of Supreme court and High Courts who were sacked unconstitutionally and act according to their conscience and respecting constitution of Pakistan should immediately be restored;
- Curb on print and electronic media should be lifted;
- Lawyers, political and human rights activists arrested all over the country must immediately be released unconditionally;
- Freedom of association and political activities should not be curbed;
Provincial Coordinator
PACFREL
G-22/B/2, Park Lane, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi.
Phone: 021- 5273405, Fax: 567 3794
