In a Victory Day address to the nation on Monday, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced the interim government’s plan to establish a National Consensus Commission as part of ongoing reform initiatives.

The chief adviser said that six reform commissions have already been formed under the interim government and are expected to submit their final reports soon.

“Based on these reports, we are moving forward to create a National Consensus Commission composed of the chairpersons of these six commissions,” he added.

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The commission will engage with political parties and other stakeholders to identify areas of national consensus and provide recommendations for implementation.

Dr. Yunus said, “Given the importance of building national consensus, I will serve as the chairperson of this commission.”

He also announced that Professor Ali Riaz will serve as the commission’s vice-chairperson. The commission will have the authority to co-opt new members if necessary.

Dr. Yunus expressed hope that the commission would begin its work next month after receiving the final reports from the six reform commissions.

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Its initial task will be to establish consensus on urgent decisions required for the election process, including determining a suitable timeline for holding the polls through consultations with all stakeholders, he added.

The chief adviser said, “This commission will play a critical role in ensuring that the upcoming election is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, reflecting the aspirations of the people.”