ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Abdul Latif Chitrali, Member of the National Assembly from NA1 Chitral, declaring his seat vacant.
According to ECP sources, Chitrali was disqualified following his conviction in cases related to the May9 incidents. The commission announced its reserved verdict today
The verdict stated that Chitrali has been sentenced to 10 years i prison by an anti-terrorism court, as a result, he has been disqualified under article 83 (1) (h) of the constitution.
Earlier in the day, a five-member ECP bench, headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, heard the disqualification case before reserving its decision.
As per the Constitution, any member of the assembly sentenced to more than two years in prison is ineligible to hold office.Yesterday, the ECP disqualified Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Ahmed Chattha following their convictions by an anti-terrorism court.
According to the official notification, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s 10-year sentence prompted the election commission to formally declare his disqualification.Similarly, Ahmed Chattha – elected from NA-66 Wazirabad – and Ahmed Khan Bhachar – elected from PP-87 Mianwali – were also declared ineligible to hold office. Both were disqualified as a result of verdicts issued by the anti-terrorism court.
