ISLAMABAD: The ice has started melting between government and opposition on the matter of investigation into election rigging and reforms in electoral system.

The opposition has given indication to join Joint Electoral Reforms Committee (JERC) during PPP delegation meeting with key opposition leaders . However consultation will be made with PTI leadership for final decision.

PPP delegation met with opposition leaders on Friday.

The PPP delegation comprised Senator Sherry Rehman, Nayyar Bokhari, Nadim Afzal Chan and Senator Waqar Mehdi.

Opposition delegation was led by Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and , Mehmood Achakzai. Other leaders including , Noor ul Haq Qadri and senator Ali Zafar also participated in the meeting. .

The two sides exchanged views on participation of opposition in JERC and overall political situation of the country.

As per sources the opposition gave indication to PPP to join committee. However Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas sought time for consultation with PTI leadership on this matter.

Sources said opposition will give reply to PPP request within a few days. Committee will comprise representatives of all opposition parties in National Assembly and Senate.

Speaker National Assembly will write a letter formally to opposition for participation in the meeting.

The proposed committee will review alleged rigging in 2024 general election, Gilgit-Baltistan election, Azad Kashmir election and by polls.

The committee will fix responsibility in regard to alleged electoral rigging and evolve recommendations for preventing rigging in future.

Sources said the committee will give proposals for holding next general elections in fair, free and transparent manner. Necessary proposals will also be worked out for making necessary amendments in the existing electoral laws of Election Commission.