STAFF REPORT
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally initiated the process against the former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan following his disqualification in the Toshakhana reference, local media reported on Monday.
Election Commission of Pakistan had disqualified Imran Khan from his Mianwali seat in the Toshakhana reference against him.
Election Commission of Pakistan, in its verdict, stated that Imran Khan had deliberately and intentionally and deliberately violated the provisions of Sections 173 and 137,167 of the Elections Act, 2017. The Election Commission of Pakistan verdict states that Imran Khan has submitted an incorrect declaration and made false Statements before the Election Commission in the statement of liabilities and assets filed by him for the year 2020-21.
“Hence, the declaration and statement attract disqualification under Article 63(1)(p) of the Constitution of Pakistan read with sections 173 and 137 of the Elections Act,2017,” –– the verdict read.
ECP issues notice to Imran Khan
The Election Commission of Pakistan body has sent a notice for the removal of Imran Khan as the chairman of PTI, local media reported. Local media reported that the Election Commission of Pakistan would hear the case on December 13.
Initiating formal proceedings, the electoral watchdog sent a notice for the removal of Imran Khan as the chairman of PTI and summoned him on December 13.
PTI’s General Secretary Asad Umar also confirmed receiving ECP’s notice, saying he would write a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja.
“I would write to the CEC to inquire about the reason for sending a notice to Imran Khan,” said Umar.
He said they would challenge the legitimacy of the notice, adding that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had no authority to remove Imran Khan as party chairman.
