LAHORE: PTI requested Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court (LHC) to nominate judicial officers in connection with April 30 general election in Punjab. PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry has written letter to CJ IHC whereby matter of nomination of judicial officers in connection with general election in Punjab has been raised. Fawad said in his letter elections are held through DROs and ROs comprising judicial officers. PTI seized with surprise and concern over rejection of election commission plea regarding nomination of judicial officers for holding election.

Letter said Supreme Court has given clear directives in its March 1, 2023 suo motu case decision with regard to this matter. Articles 213, 218 and 220 of Constitution provide clear directives in this regard.  It was further said in letter federal government and caretaker government Punjab are crossing all limits in subjecting PTI leadership and workers to victimisation. Chairman PTI Imran Khan made hairbreadth escape in murderous attack.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 15 2023

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