Controversial elections act amendment rushed through NA panel
• Move aims to provide clarity in law, minister claims
• JUI-F lawmaker believes legislation will weaken assembly
• PTI MNA questions removal of ‘bat’ from ballot
ISLAMABAD: As the government struggles to prevent the emergence of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf as the single largest party in the National Assembly, a controversial bill seeking to bar the PTI-backed ‘independent’ legislators from joining the party was rushed through the NA Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, on Wednesday.
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