Apr 09 , 2015
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JC seeks evidences from political parties regarding rigging in 2013 elections
CJP Secretary Hamid Ali will act as secretary to the JC
INP
ISLAMABAD - The inquiry commission formulated to probe into alleged rigging charges in the 2013 general election has decided to seek evidences and proposals from the political stakeholders who participated in the polls.
The decision was taken during first meeting of the Inquiry Commission held here on Thursday with Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (SC) Justice Nasirul Mulk in chair. The meeting was also attended by other members of the commission including Justice Ameer Hani Muslim and Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan.
The commission as a first step decided to invite proposals from the political parties who participated in the General Elections 2013 to submit evidence or material and make submissions about rigging in 2013 elections for consideration by the commission. The proposals shall be in the form of brief statement accompanied by supporting evidence or material to be submitted to the Secretary to the commission by 15th of April.
The first public hearing by the commission shall be held on 16th April at 1.00pm in Court Room No 1 of the Supreme Court at Islamabad. Any person or a counsel appearing on behalf of a political party shall produce due authorization from the head of the party. Chief Justice of Pakistan Secretary Muhammad Hamid Ali will act as the secretary to the commission.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk