Pak PM vows to hold free,fair polls

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf yesterday said the government was committed to holding of free, fair and transparent general elections as it would further help strengthen democracy in the country.
Addressing the federal cabinet, the Prime Minister said the government was about to complete its five-year term, which would be a major milestone. He said the international community was appreciative of the measures taken by the present government for holding of transparent election.
The Prime Minister said he would start a series of public meetings across the country to hold a free and fair election.
The National Assembly is likely to be dissolved on January 16 or 17, a daily newspaper quoted its sources as saying. If the National Assembly is dissolved in January, the constitutional limit for holding polls will be 90 days.