, Nov. 13 -- e-Islami's Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Md Taher on Wednesday slammed the government's decision to hold a referendum alongside the national election, calling for its immediate withdrawal.

Dr Taher made the remarks after a meeting at Jamaat's Moghbazar office with leaders of the 'eight-party alliance'.

While acknowledging that the chief adviser's speech contains some points worth consideration, he said the overall package does not promise national relief or a better future.

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He stressed that reforms must precede elections and noted that the alliance has consistently advocated for pre-determined referendum outcomes to guide subsequent polls.

Criticising t...