IHC stops ECP from issuing disqualification notification of senator

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday stopped Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from issuing a notification regarding disqualification of Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi.

Justice Aamer Farooq of IHC heard the case filed by Afridi through his counsel Barrister Gohar against his disqualification.

The court sought reply from the respondent and also asked the ECP for not issuing the disqualification notification till next hearing on Monday.

According to the details, ECP disqualified three day back Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, hailing from FATA, over failing to pay Rs.1.7 million to the social security.