An Election Tribunal on Wednesday sustained an appeal against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s candidature in NA-57 (Murree), disqualifying him from contesting elections from the constituency.
The appellant tribunal chaired by Justice Ibadul Rehman Lodhi of the Lahore High Court (LHC) also rejected nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Fawad Chaudhry for NA-67 (Jhelum-II), Amir Kiyani and Sardar Ghulam Abbas for NA-64 (Chakwal-I).
The decision came on appeals filed by the candidates’ opponents against the returning officers (ROs) decision to accept the nomination papers