LAHORE – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday rejectedthe replies of former National Assembly (NA) speaker Ayaz Sadiq and exChief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak in offensive languagecase.
A four-member commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heardthe cases.
KP member maintained that Ayaz Sadiq violated ECP’s code of conduct. “Areply should be submiited in ECP along with affidavit on August 9 thatSadiq did not violate the code of conduct. The speaker should beembarrassed over his words. People go far beyond in delivering passionatespeeches. Ayaz Sadiq’s lawyer should present arguments after submission ofreply,” directed the ECP.
On the other hand, ECP also heard Khattak’s case. Babar Awan did notattended the hearing and was replaced by his associate. ECP directed not toissue notification of success to Khattak if he wins elections. “Thenotification will be issued after clearance from ECP,” it maintained.
“Why do PTI leaders bring forward Babar Awan after committing such shamefulacts?” asked ECP. The commission while rejecting his submitted reply, askedto submit a second one coupled with affidavit and adjourned the hearinguntil August 9.
ECP has also summoned reply from Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chiefFazlur Rehman along with affidavit in offensive language case.