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ECP slaps fine on PM Imran for violating code of conduct

The fine on PM Imran Khan was imposed by District Monitoring Officer Lower Dir.

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ECP slaps fine on PM Imran for violating code of conduct
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Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on Prime Minister Imran Khan for holding a public gathering in Lower Dir.

According to details, the fine on PM Imran Khan was imposed by District Monitoring Officer Lower Dir for violating the election code of conduct.

The decision to impose the fine states that the Prime Minister did not appear in person or through counsel despite being summoned.

The Prime Minister can file an appeal in the Election Commission against the decision within three days. In case of repeated violation, the case will be forwarded to ECP for further action.

According to the new code of conduct of the Election Commission, no public office holder can visit the election districts. The second phase of local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is scheduled for March 31.

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