ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given a veiledsnub to PM Shahid Khaqan and former PM Nawaz Sharon over irresponsibleremarks.

ECP has dismissed the prime minister’s remarks that ‘aliens’ will conductthe upcoming elections, saying they are against the spirit of theConstitution and its mandate.

In a statement, the ECP said it is completely ready to hold the 2018General Elections and is entirely independent when it comes to its legaland constitutional responsibilities.

An ECP spokesperson cautioned those holding high offices to refrain frommaking such statements, which are based on speculation and hearsay.link>link>

On Thursday, as per media reports, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi hadsaid that aliens will hold the next elections but even then the rulingparty will take part in them.

He had reportedly made the remarks while interacting with journalistsduring a dinner hosted by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif had also claimed earlier on Thursdaythat he is not contesting against the Pakistan Peoples Party or PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf but ‘outside beings’.