ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - PTI leader and former minister Hammad Azhar has stepped back from electoral race by withdrawing his appeal against rejection of nomination papers.
Supreme Court’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Jamal Mandokhel heard the case of Hammad Azhar’s nomination papers rejection.
The assistant lawyer told the court that Hammad Azhar didn't want to follow the case.
Justice Shah inquired why the high court had given reference of Article 62 (i)-F in its decision. “The court’s verdict has been clear that the Article 62 (i)-F is not applicable by itself,” Justice Shah remarked.
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Justice Shah remarked Hammad Azhar’s decision would not benefit him.
Hammad Azhar’s counsel withdrew the appeal and the former minister announced that he would stay away from general elections.
It must be noted that Hammad Azhar was contesting the general election from NA-129 constituency as an independent candidate.