Commerce Minister Mohammad Pervaiz Malik on Saturday requested the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to withdraw the notification issued on August 1, saying the ECP can issue guidelines but cannot bar political activities.
He said the restrictions placed by the ECP are against both the constitution and human rights, adding that restriction by the ECP is based on assumptions.
Earlier, the ECP had issued a notice to Malik for violation of rules and regulations in the NA-120 by-poll.
Acting on the request of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) candidate in the constituency Faisal Mir, Malik has been sent a notice for running the electoral campaign of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
It’s important to note that the by-elections are scheduled for September 18.