In latest news, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued arrest warrants against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s senior leaders in the contempt case.
Arrest warrants issued against PTI leaders
According to official media reports, an ECP member Nisar Ahmed Durrani led the four-member bench and issued bailable arrest warrants for PTI Chairman Imran Khan and senior party leaders Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhary on Tuesday.
The decision was taken after Imran Khan and others were accused of allegedly using improper and contemptuous language against the ECP and its Chief Sikandar Sultan Raja previously.
Earlier, the ECP dismissed the pleas of PTI leaders asking for exemption from appearing before the commission which led to the issuance of arrest warrants for the three against PKR 50,000 surety bonds each.
As of now, the hearing is adjourned till 17th January.
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