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Peshawar High Court dismisses CM Sohail Afridi’s plea against ECP notice

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At a glance

  • PHC dismissed a petition by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
  • The plea challenged an Election Commission notice.
  • The notice was for statements made during the Haripur by-election.

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The Peshawar High Court has dismissed a petition from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The petition was filed against a notice from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) concerning his statements about officials during the Haripur by-election. A two-judge bench ruled that the ECP has the right to conduct its inquiry.

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The Peshawar High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi challenging a notice from the Election Commission of Pakistan. The notice was issued over statements he allegedly made against officials during the Haripur by-election.

Responses

  1. This ruling seems to reinforce the principle that procedural rules should apply to everyone. The important part is that the ECP’s process is seen as fair and impartial throughout.

  2. It seems the court is affirming the Election Commission’s mandate to investigate. This is an important part of the process for ensuring accountability, regardless of the individual involved.

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