Explorer

PTI to approach ECP against Maryam Nawaz for allegedly using CM secretariat

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 28 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is set to approach the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of the ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif, for allegedly using the Chief Minister Secretariat for running the campaign of her ailing mother Kulsoom, who is contesting for the National Assembly NA-120 by-elections.

"We will move the ECP for this violation of the election code by the PML-N leadership. Already the ECP has served a notice on Pervaiz Malik for running Kulsoom Bibi's campaign in violation of its rules, but he is still active and was present in Maryam's meetings," the Dawn quoted PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry, as saying.

He alleged that the ruling party was using state machinery in its campaign, showing no respect to the ECP order.

"It seems the ECP is too weak to nail the ruling PML-N."

But the Punjab government's spokesman, Malik Ahmad Khan rejected the PTI's allegations that Maryam is using the Chief Minister Secretariat, saying that the building, which housed the CM Secretariat in Model Town had two other portions - one used for the PML-N activities and the other for public affairs units.

"Therefore, Maryam Bibi is not using the CM Secretariat," he said.

Earlier, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had challenged the acceptance of PML-N candidate Kulsoom Nawaz's nomination papers for the upcoming NA-120 elections in the Lahore High Court .

The application, filed on behalf of PTI leader Andaleeb Abbasi, alleged that Kulsoom's nomination papers contained a lot of contradictions and were accepted despite her not appearing in person.

Numerous laws were violated, while accepting Kulsoom's nomination papers, which is why they should be rejected by overturning the returning officer's decision, the application stated. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
Another Blow To Congress As I-T Dept Serves Rs 1,700-Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections: Report
Another Blow To Congress As I-T Dept Serves Rs 1,700-Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Sunita Kejriwal Launches WhatsApp Campaign To Drum Up Support For Jailed Delhi CM
Sunita Kejriwal Launches WhatsApp Campaign To Drum Up Support For Jailed Delhi CM
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Bihar Seat Sharing: RJD to contest the upcoming polls on 26 seats-Sources | Elections 2024 |ABP NewsABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Anurag Thakur takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal's arrest | ABP NewsArvind Kejriwal Arrest: Sunita Kejriwal Launches WhatsApp Campaign To Drum Up Support For Jailed Delhi CMABP SHIKHAR SAMMELAN 2024: Here's What Defence Minister Reveals About His Further Political Plans
Embed widget