The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified nine lawmakers, including Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz and National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub. The ECP issued official notifications declaring these members ineligible following convictions related to the May 9 incidents. The decision vacates their seats in the Senate, National Assembly, and Punjab Assembly. Among those disqualified […]
National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub
ATC issues arrest warrant for Omar Ayub in protest case
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) issued a bailable arrest warrant for National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub on Thursday. The warrant relates to the protests held on October 4, 2024, when PTI activists clashed with Islamabad police. Hundreds had gathered despite security blockades ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. More than 100 PTI […]
Omar Ayub’s election dispute: ECP concludes arguments, decision pending
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has concluded the hearing on the petition challenging the election of National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub and reserved its verdict. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer, representing Babar Nawaz, argued that there were numerous irregularities in the election, including alleged fake votes and improper consolidation of results. He […]