Prohibited funding: PDM files reference with ECP for Imran's disqualification under Article 63
The Commission, in its verdict, ruled that the PTI had “wilfully” and “knowingly” received prohibited funding from a number of foreign donors
Islamabad: Some MNAs belonging to the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Thursday filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) seeking the disqualification of former prime minister Imran Khan from holding public office as he allegedly received prohibited funds from a number of foreign donors.
MNA Barrister Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha submitted the refrence to Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja, carrying signatures of legislators Agha Hassan Baloch, Salahudeen Ayubi, Ali Gohar Khan, Syed Rafiullah Agha and Saad Waseem Sheikh.
The Commission, in its verdict on Tuesday, ruled that the PTI had “wilfully” and “knowingly” received prohibited funding from a number of foreign donors.
In its order, the commission had also said it was “constrained to hold that Imran Khan failed to discharge his obligations as mandated under the Pakistani statutes”.
The ruling coalition have been demanding disqualification of and strict legal action against the PTI chief after the ECP's verdict.
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