Pakistan: Discrepancies took place in elections

Senator of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Barrister Aitezaz Ahsan said that it would be a stain on the electoral process, if the rigging claims are proven true. Speaking to journalists after the re-counting process in NA-124 was completed, Barrister Aitezaz Ahsan stated that lot of discrepancies took place in the general election last year. He further said that the institutions were in a state of dilemma. "We will talk when the matter becomes clear", he added. The PPP senator said that the rigging in the election was a huge stain but he would stand with the government if the Prime Minister faces threats from any institution. He added that he would discuss the Pakistan Protection Ordinance (PPO) in open during the session of the Senate.