Title: LHC reserves decision on PTI plea for Punjab polls
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday reserved its decision on a plea filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking direction to the Punjab governor for immediately announcing the date of elections in the province.
A day earlier, the LHC sought a reply from Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman by February 9 on the announcement of the elections date after the lawyer representing him sought time from the judge, arguing that his side had some objections over the demand for polls after the dissolution of the provincial assembly.
Justice Jawad Hassan heard a plea filed by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar seeking direction to the Punjab governor for immediately announcing the date of elections in the province to ensure polls within 90 days of the dissolution of the provincial legislature.
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Separately, LHC's Justice Shahid Karim issued notices and sought replies from the federal government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on a plea challenging the appointment of caretaker chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Rigging in elections
Speaking to representatives of foreign media in Lahore, PTI chief Imran Khan said he strongly believed that the next elections would be rigged, adding, “The officials involved in atrocities on the PTI workers on May 25 are being posted in Punjab”.
He pointed out that it was clear in the Constitution that elections should be held within 90 days of the dissolution of assemblies.
Speaking about the arrests of PTI leaders, Imran criticised the caretaker governments in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, saying that he has never seen such reprisals in the history of the country.
Published Date: 10-Feb-2023
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