The statement was issued during the bishops' second annual plenary meeting, which took place in Lahore, Pakistan on Nov. 9-10.
In the statement, the bishops lamented the social problems that have arisen from corrupt politics. They expressed hope that the next election would be free and fair, and would "strengthen the democratic process."
"We have to be honest in our dealings and be free from all stains of corruption," the bishops said. "There must be an honest interim government that will bring in fair practices and not interfere with the election campaigns and the voting process."
The bishops called on the Election Commission of Pakistan to be completely impartial, and encouraged the political parties to be attentive to the struggles of the country's minorities.
"We feel that the current electoral system for minority candidates being appointed by political parties on reserved seats does not represent the community and so we urge the government to create a just and fair system," they said.
The bishops also warned that "the educational system in Pakistan is suffering." The weaknesses in the system must be addressed, they said, noting that the local Church has worked hard to offer high-quality, affordable education.
"Education is the basic right of every human being. It has power to drag a human from darkness of illiteracy into the light of knowingness. A country can never progress without appropriate educational system," they stressed, calling on the government to work for a system that promotes peace and religious harmony.