LHC accepts plea for withholding Rana Sanaullah’s victory notification

LAHORE (92 News) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday accepted the plea seeking to restrain the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from issuing a notification of his victory in NA-106, Faisalabad During the hearing, LHC Justice Shahid Karim issued notices to the respondents to come up with replies, explaining whether the petition was maintainable or not. The LHC sought arguments from Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah and other respondents on August 6 over a plea seeking to withhold the ECP from issuing a notification of his victory in NA-106. The hearing was adjourned till August 6. Petitioner Ch Nisar Jutt, who contested election against Rana Sanaullah, pleaded with the court to direct the ECP to withhold its notification with regard to the PML-N leader’s win in NA-106 in the July 25 election.