Chief Adviser to lead ‘National Consensus Forming Commission’

Chief Adviser (CA) of the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus highlighted the election roadmap in a televised speech to the nation, marking the Victory Day.

He also announced that national elections can be held in the country between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026.

In the televised speech to the nation, the Chief Adviser said the government will form a ‘National Consensus Forming Commission’ soon with the chiefs of six reform commissions.

“Political consensus is required to undertake any reform. The interim government has formed six reform commissions in the first phase. I hope those commissions will submit their final reports very soon. We are moving towards establishing a ‘National Consensus Forming Commission’ with the chairmen of these six commissions,” Prof Yunus said.

Prof Yunus said the task of the new commission will be to identify all the issues on which consensus can be established by exchanging views with all stakeholders, including political parties, and to provide recommendations for implementation of these issues.

“Since the establishment of a national consensus is a very important responsibility of the interim government, I will serve as the chairman of this commission. Professor Ali Riaz will serve as the vice-chairman of this commission,” he said.

The commission can co-opt new members if it deems necessary, he mentioned.
The chief adviser hoped that the National Consensus Forming Commission will be able to start working in next month after receiving the final reports of these first six commissions.