ECP declares Punjab CM's announcement of free electricity under code of conduct
Pakistan
ECP declares Punjab CM's announcement of free electricity under code of conduct
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has termed the announcement of free electricity by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Hamza Shahbaz as in accordance with the code of conduct.
In response to the announcement of free electricity up to 100 units by Punjab CM, ECP stated that it is not a violation of the code of conduct.
As per the ECP, if a program is announced for the entire province, it is not a violation of the code of conduct.
Also read: PTI pens letter to SC against Punjab CM’s relief package
Earlier today, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take notice against the Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz’s relief package announcement ahead of Punjab by-elections in 20 constituencies on July 17.
PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry has written a letter to the apex court on behalf of PTI in which he stated that the caretaker Chief Minister would exercise only regulatory powers till July 22, while Hamza Shahbaz himself had assured the court that he had no intention of rigging the elections, adding that PTI has serious reservations about the individual and government role of the Punjab Chief Minister.
