October 11 , 2016
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PM urges ECP to dismiss Panama Leaks petitions
PTI spokesman says govt’s attitude on the matter shows it does not want to fight the case and is applying delaying tactics
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) – in a reply – to dismiss all the applications as it lacks powers to hear the petitions.
Attorney General Salman Aslam Butt submitted the reply on behalf of the prime minister. The plea rejected all the allegations terming them false and unfounded.
On the occasion, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Counsel Hamid Khan said that the party hasn’t challenged the ECP’s jurisdiction and is ready to face it.
PTI Spokesman Naeemul Haq said that government’s attitude on Panama Leaks clearly shows that ruling the party does not want to fight the case and applying delaying tactics.
Replying to PTI’s allegations, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Daniyal Aziz remarked that PTI Chairman Imran Khan is resorting to lies as there were no proofs of any crime committed by the prime minister. The ECP adjourned the hearing till November 2.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk