Imran Khan, who submitted nomination papers from NA-122 Lahore and NA-89 Mianwali, faced rejection from the respective ROs.
Imran Khan, who submitted nomination papers from NA-122 Lahore and NA-89 Mianwali, faced rejection from the respective ROs.
Imran Khan among other PTI leaders out of election race. In the face of legal setbacks, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including party founder Imran Khan, are demonstrating resilience and adaptability as they forge ahead with their political ambitions. The Lahore High Court (LHC) upheld the Election Appellate Tribunal’s decision, dismissing appeals from Imran Khan and over 60 other PTI leaders regarding the rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers (ROs) for the upcoming general elections on Feb 8.
Imran Khan, who submitted nomination papers from NA-122 Lahore and NA-89 Mianwali, faced rejection from the respective ROs, and subsequent appeals were dismissed by the election appellate tribunals. Undeterred, Imran Khan filed a writ petition with the larger LHC bench against the tribunal’s decision. Similarly, other prominent PTI leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pervaiz Elahi, and Fawad Chaudhry, challenged the rejection of their nomination papers.
Today, as the Lahore High Court announced its reserved verdict, a three-member bench led by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi upheld the decision to reject the nomination papers. Despite the legal setback, PTI leaders are undaunted, highlighting their commitment to the democratic process and the pursuit of political representation.
The PTI candidates, now set to contest the elections independently with different electoral symbols, exemplify the party’s resilience and determination to continue its political journey. While the decision means the party loses the right to reserved seats for women and minorities, PTI leaders remain focused on engaging with the electorate and contributing to the democratic landscape.
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In the spirit of democratic values, PTI leaders are poised to navigate the evolving political landscape, showing that setbacks can be opportunities for growth and adaptation. As the elections draw near, the PTI’s response to these challenges underscores its commitment to active participation in the democratic process, setting the stage for a vibrant and competitive electoral season.
ATC sent another PTI leader to jail on 14-day judicial remand
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Khalid Mahmood Gujjar to jail on 14-day judicial remand in the Askari tower attack case.
Punjab police presented the PTI leader Khalid Gujjar before Judge Muhammad Naveed Iqbal’s court where the investigating officer (IO) sought the identification parade of the accused Khalid Gujar.
The court after hearing the argument sent the PIT leader Khalid Mahmood Gujjar to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in the Askari tower riot and vandalism case.
The court in its judgment directed to produce the accused before the court after completing the identification parade on January 31.
Earlier in the day, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi sent Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed to jail on 14-day judicial remand in the May 9 riots case.
Rasheed who was arrested in the May 9 riots case registered against him at the New Town police station of Rawalpindi, was produced before an ATC judge.
Rasheed is accused of planning vandalism and attack on a sensitive installation on May 9, following the arrest of the former prime minister.
Police sought a physical remand of the former interior minister, however, the court rejected it and sent him to jail on a 14-day judicial remand.
