ECP summons Imran Khan over alleged use of offensive language
A four-member bench of the ECP will hear the case today.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over alleged use of offensive language during election campaigns.
The electoral commission has issued notice to the PTI chairman to appear in personal capacity. A four-member bench of the ECP will hear the case today.
ECP took the notice in light of media reports, according to which, Imran referred to those welcoming Nawaz Sharif as “donkeys”.
A plea seeking disqualification of Imran Khan has also been filed with the Islamabad High Court.
The petitioner, Advocate Khalid Mehmood argued that the PTI chairman referred to the citizens of Narowal as “donkeys”, thereby insulting the voters, citizens and the Constitution of Pakistan.
He stated that Imran Khan clinged to intemperate remarks in his speeches, adding that he should be disqualified under articles 62 and 63 of the constitution.
Mehmood, while seeking ban on live speeches by Imran, cited the election commission, Pemra and the PTI chief as respondents in the petiton.
