Allegiance to PTI 37 out of 41 MNAs submit affidavits to ECP

Out of total 41 PTI-backed independent legislators , another four are expected to do needful

By Our Correspondent
July 16, 2024
A security personnel stands guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFP
A security personnel stands guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFP

ISLAMABAD: Following the Supreme Court’s verdict in the reserved seats case last week, as many as 37 MNAs have submitted their affidavit of allegiance to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Out of the total 41 PTI-backed independent legislators , another four are expected to do the needful as per the apex court order in a couple of days. When contacted, senior PTI leader Shibli Faraz, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Senate, told The News that three lawmakers were sending their related documents from UAE and Saudi Arabia. He explained that they are Mobeen Arif, Umar Farooq and Mehboob Sultan while Riaz Fatyana is being traced.