PTI Candidates Appeal Rejection of Nomination Papers

PTI Candidates Appeal Rejection of Nomination Papers/Reuters

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PTI Candidates Appeal Rejection of Nomination Papers

PTI Candidates Appeal Rejection of Nomination Papers

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, Khurram Zeeshan, and Sanam Javed have filed appeals in election tribunals against the rejection of their nomination papers for the senate polls, as reported by Pakistan-based ARY News.

Challenges to Rejected Nomination Papers

In their appeals filed in the Peshawar election tribunal, PTI candidates Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, and Khurram Zeeshan argued against the election commission’s decision, labeling the allegations as baseless. They have requested approval of their nomination papers to contest the Senate polls.

Appeal by Sanam Javed & Remarks by Azam Swati

PTI’s Sanam Javed challenged the election commissioner’s decision to reject her nomination papers at the election tribunal in Lahore, citing discrepancies in the rejection decision. Javed has urged the tribunal to approve her nomination papers, emphasizing the lack of grounds for rejection.

After filing his appeal, Azam Swati criticized the election commission for its decision, highlighting his experience as a former senator and member of various house committees. He expressed concern over the rejection of his nomination, questioning the eligibility criteria for the technocrat seat.

Upcoming Senate Elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that the Senate elections will be held on April 2, with the revised list of candidates to be issued on March 29. Members of the National Assembly and provincial assemblies will elect senators for various seats, including general, technocrat, women, and non-Muslim seats.

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