LHC approached for removing Hamza as CM Punjab

LHC approached for removing Hamza as CM Punjab

Pakistan

The plaintiff has prayed the court to nullify notification of Hamza's appointment as CM.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – A petition has been filed in Lahore High Court (LHC) to remove Hamza Shahbaz as Chief Minister of Punjab.

The petition states that Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced its verdict on dissident members’ votes and now Hamza Shahbaz has lost majority in Punjab Assembly.

The plea further states that Hamza has no legal and constitutional right to stay CM Punjab and all his action in the capacity are illegal and unconstitutional.

The plaintiff has prayed the court to nullify notification of Hamza’s appointment as CM and bar him from performing duties.

The court has also been asked to direct Chief Secretary to not unnecessarily support Hamza Shahbaz.