KARACHI: In a press conference held in Karachi, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticized the recent verdict of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) election symbol ‘bat.’ Expressing his discontent, the former prime minister questioned the jurisdiction of the PHC in making decisions on matters concerning the entire country.
Shehbaz Sharif specifically pointed to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruling on PTI’s intra-party elections, emphasizing that the decision was grounded in facts. The PML-N president raised concerns over the PHC verdict and its authority to announce judgments on issues with broader national implications.
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This critique by Shehbaz Sharif adds another layer to the ongoing legal and political discussions surrounding electoral matters in Pakistan. The intersection of legal decisions and political perspectives continues to shape the landscape as the country prepares for upcoming political events.
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