ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to not hold by-election on NA-95 (Mianwali).
NA-95 had fallen vacant after PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s disqualification by the ECP in the Toshakhana reference. The court passed these directions while hearing a plea filed by Imran Khan against the ECP’s decision to disqualify him.
After disqualifying Imran Khan under Article 63(1)(p) of the Constitution, the ECP had on Oct 24 de-notified Imran Khan as MNA from NA-95 with “immediate effect”. Imran Khan then had filed a plea with the IHC, challenging the ECP’s decision to disqualify him.
On Monday, Barrister Ali Zafar appeared for Imran Khan. The plea was heard by Justice Aamer Farooq. Later, the court issued notices to the respondents and adjourned the hearing till Nov 10.