ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan has said that consensus on electoral reforms will be developed through formation of a joint parliamentary committee.

Addressing a news conference flanked by Minister for Pakistan Railways Azam Khan Swati in Islamabad on Monday, he said a motion will be moved in National Assembly authorizing the Speaker and the Chairman Senate to form the Committee.

Babar Awan said that the opposition parties should clarify to the nation as to why they are scared of EVMs.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Pakistan Railways Azam Khan Swati said government is committed to bring a system to hold uncontroversial and fair elections in 2023.

He said government law regarding use of Electronic Voting Machines will be passed from parliament very soon.