ISLAMABAD: The nomination papers of former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi forNA-53 Islamabad have been rejected by the Returning Officer over violationof Section N of the affidavit, the clause about development work carriedout in the constituencies the candidates are vying for.

Earlier, the RO for NA-53 Islamabad reserved his verdict on objections toPTI chairman’s candidacy.

The candidates can file applications against the Returning Officer’sdecision till June 22.

Earlier, Returning Officer accepted Imran Khan’s nomination paper fromNational Assembly constituency N-243 in Karachi, rejecting objectionsraised by Justice and Democratic Party candidate Abdul Wahab Baloch.