Summary The ECP said that unverified copy of tribunal's verdict has been received.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday stated that Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq will not be denotified till issuance of verified copy of tribunal’s verdict in the NA-122 case.
Ayaz Sadiq was de-seated by the tribunal and re-election was ordered on his National Assembly seat from NA-122 constituency of Lahore.
A petition had been filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan challenging Ayaz Sadiq s victory in the 2013 elections. Khan who had been defeated by Sadiq in the constituency alleged widespread rigging.
According to reports, Ayaz Sadiq will challenge the tribunal s decision in the Supreme Court.
The appeal prepared by his lawyer states that tribunal’s decision is not in line with the law and constitution and election cannot be declared on the basis of irregularities.
The appeal further states that a parliamentarian cannot be punished for mistakes done by the Election Commission.
