Nomination papers of Imran, ex-PM Abbasi, Gulalai for NA-53 rejected
ISLAMABAD: The nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Ayesha Gulalai and Mehtab Abbasi for NA-53 Islamabad have been rejected by the Returning Officer over violation of Section N of the affidavit, the clause about development work carried out in the constituencies the candidates are vying for.
Earlier, the RO for NA-53 Islamabad reserved his verdict on objections to PTI chairman's candidacy.
The candidates can file applications against the Returning Officer's decision till June 22.
Earlier, Returning Officer accepted Imran Khan's nomination paper from National Assembly constituency N-243 in Karachi, rejecting objections raised by Justice and Democratic Party candidate Abdul Wahab Baloch.
Imran Khan is contesting the general election from five constituencies including Mianwali, Bannu, Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
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