ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - A significant development has emerged regarding election tribunals formed to hear cases related to the 2024 general elections, as the Election Commission has dissolved three tribunals in Punjab comprising serving judges.
According to a spokesperson for the Election Commission of Pakistan, notifications appointing tribunals headed by Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad, Justice Anwar Hussain, and Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal have been withdrawn.
The decision was taken in light of a letter issued by the Lahore High Court, following which the tribunals formed under the three serving judges were formally de-notified.
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All pending cases in these tribunals have now been transferred to tribunals headed by retired judges, including Justice (R) Mahmood Maqbool Bajwa and Justice (R) Rana Zahid Mahmood.
A fresh notification has been issued with the approval of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, confirming the reconstitution of the election tribunals and transfer of cases.