ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned Imran Khan, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry on next hearing in contempt of Commission case.

ECP member KP said no one should cast doubt on us. We have no grudge with any. Member ECP Punjab said when Asad Umar has tendered apology in court then why he does not come here. ECP adjourned hearing of case till January 3.

A four member bench of ECP headed by ECP Sindh member Nisar Durrani took up case for hearing.

Faisal Chaudhry counsel for PTI leaders said during hearing of case Imran Khan has not become able to travel so far.  Member Balochistan said where is Imran Khan medical certificate, Faisal Chaudhry said medical certificate will be presented too.

He said written decision on Commission appeal in Supreme Court (SC) has not come so far. It will be appropriate let SC decision come. SC has upheld our objections. Member KP said Imran Khan is sick then why other people have not appeared.

Anwar Mansoor counsel said it will be appropriate that cases of all should be run simultaneously.

He said Lahore High Court had suspended show cause notices to Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry.

Member KP said if Election Commission commits mistake then relief will be given to you by high court.  Member Sindh said waiting for SC decision is correct but as to why respondents are not appearing.

Member Sindh said contempt has not been committed of an individual but it has been made of Commission as an institution.

PTI counsel said all political parties and all persons are bound to respect institutions. We are fully sure Commission will do justice.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 14 2022

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