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ECP Rejects Ayaz, Khattak Replies In Abusive Language Case

Islamabad (July 21, 2018): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday rejected the replies of former National Assembly (NA) speaker Ayaz Sadiq and ex Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak in offensive language case.

A four-member commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heard the cases.

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KP member maintained that Ayaz Sadiq violated ECP’s code of conduct. “A reply should be submitted in ECP along with affidavit on August 9 that Sadiq did not violate the code of conduct. The speaker should be embarrassed over his words. People go far beyond in delivering passionate speeches. Ayaz Sadiq’s lawyer should present arguments after submission of reply,” directed the ECP.On the other hand, ECP also heard Khattak’s case. Babar Awan did not attended the hearing and was replaced by his associate. ECP directed not to issue notification of success to Khattak if he wins elections. “The notification will be issued after clearance from ECP,” it maintained.

“Why do PTI leaders bring forward Babar Awan after committing such shameful acts?” asked ECP. The commission while rejecting his submitted reply, asked to submit a second one coupled with affidavit and adjourned the hearing until August 9.Later, the commission linked the case’s verdict to Khattak’s poll results.

ECP has also summoned reply from Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman along with affidavit in offensive language case.

Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday served notices to the former chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Pervez Khattak, former National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) chief Fazlur Rehman over the use of abusive and derogatory language against opponents in their speeches and to appear before ECP today.The Election oversight body summoned all three leaders today to explain their actions.

The notices state that they have violated the code of conduct for political parties and candidate issued by the ECP.

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