Tag: Disqualification
Nawaz Sharif files another review petition challenging disqualification
The former premier's petition asks how his disqualification came about on the basis of matters concerning Capital FZE when there was no mention of the company in the original petition against the Sharif family filed by the plaintiffs
PTI looks to kill two birds with one stone
Party leader says PTI wants to discourage tendencies among ruling families to turn country's governance system into a monarchy
The reference filed by the Pakistan...
SC puzzled over ‘who and how’ in PM’s disqualification case
Acting CJP seeks AGP’s help in identifying ‘appropriate forum’ for deciding on a parliamentarian’s disqualification and the process the case will demand
‘Sadiq’ and ‘Ameen’ not defined in Constitution, says SC
The bench also decided to delink two petitions, filed directly by Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and PTI leader Ishaq Khakwanai, to disqualify the premier.
NA speaker rejects reference seeking PM’s disqualification
The ruling states that Article 62 applies on a person to be elected or chosen as a member of parliament prior to elections.
LHC rejects petition seeking PM disqualification
Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday rejected a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from the all-important NA-120 seat for allegedly lying...
SC upholds Lehri’s disqualification
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Friday that elected representatives cannot discharge their obligations of public representation if they are...
SC moved for dismissal of Sindh CM, disqualification of finance adviser
A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking dismissal of the Sindh chief minister and disqualification of his Adviser on...
SC disqualifies Nawani brothers from contesting elections
The Supreme Court (SC) has disqualified Nawani brothers from contesting election for defaulting on payment of water bills.
The court however granted Athar Minullah, counsel...
SC to take up Gilani’s review petition
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Chaudhry will start the hearing of former prime minister (PM)...
SC rejects Gilani’s review petition against his disqualification
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a review petition by former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani against his disqualification from being a member of...
Gilani to file review petition against his disqualification
Former Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has finally decided to file review petition in Supreme Court against his disqualification verdict.
The former...
NA to provide cover to Gilani’s post-disqualification decisions
The National Assembly is likely to validate the orders issued by former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from April 26 – the day on...
ECP decides against Malik’s disqualification
The Election Commission on Tuesday decided not to disqualify Interior Minister Rehman Malik as a legislator.
Election Commission Secretary Afzal Khan said that no further...
EC disposes of reference regarding disqualification of Rehman Malik
The Election Commission has disposed of reference regarding disqualification of Interior Minister Rehman Malik on the basis of dual nationality.
According to the ECP, there...
No decision made on Rehman Malik’s qualification: CEC
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudry met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (Retd) Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim in Islamabad and exchanged views on electoral matters.
Speaking to...
ECP makes a move on Malik, 11 others
In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to initiate legal proceedings against Interior Minister Rehman Malik and 11 other lawmakers...
