| The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam–Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday demanded timely general elections, while the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) called for the postponement of the January 8 polls. The JUI-F and JI are major components of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA). JUI-F NWFP chief Maulana Gul Naseeb Khan said the elections should be held on time because any delay in this regard would create more chaos that would go beyond the control of the government. He said timely elections were necessary to transfer power to elected representatives. The Awami National Party (ANP) said the election issue should be decided in consultation with all political parties including the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). |