ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected plea of Imran Khan for immediate suspension of his disqualification orders. However court restrained Election Commission from holding by polls at Mianwali National Assembly (NA) seat.

Petition against disqualification of Imran Khan on Mianwali NA seat in Tosha Khana reference came up for hearing before a single bench of IHC led by Justice Amir Farooq yesterday. Barrister Ali Zafar appeared on behalf of Imran  Khan in court. Justice Amir questioned have you submitted application too for filing additional documents. Barrister Ali Zafar told court, “I have submitted application for filing notification issued by Election Commission. Imram Khan was deseated by declaring him disqualified as member of National Assembly.

Court inquired had this reference come from Speaker NA. Ali Zafar told yes this reference was sent by Speaker NA. Upon it decision was announced about Imran Khan Disqualification. Election commission has to give its findings on reference. Reply to questions of EC has to be given in 90 days. It is binding on every member of assembly to file his declaration of assets on June 30. If any member does not file his/her details of assets within 120 days or member of assembly provides wrong information then said member is declared to have committed corrupt practices.

Counsel prayed decision of disqualification of his client be suspended. Justice Amir Farooq remarked we are not suspending EC decision. We stop EC from holding by polls besides issuing notice EC on petition filed by Imran Khan against his disqualification.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 01 2022

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