ECP rejects pleas against Abdul Aleem Khan, Awn Chaudhry from NA-117, 128, respectively

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday rejected pleas filed against victories of IPP candidates Abdul Aleem Khan and Awn Chaudhry from NA-117 and 128, respectively. 

Awn Chaudhry's victory was challenged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed independent candidate Salman Akram Raja in NA-128.

The ECP had made it clear that Raja could approach the election tribunal.

The electoral watchdog had rejected the application of the PTI-backed candidate. Raja had appealed the decision of the returning officer in NA 128. 

Salman Ikram Raja's election excuse was heard by a two-member bench of the Election Commission.

A two-member bench of the ECP heard the petition of Salman Akram Raja.

On the other hand, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected an application filed by independent candidate Ali Ejaz Battar from NA-117 Lahore against Aleem Khan.

In the wake of the recent elections, the ECP issued a notification declaring the victory of Abdul Aleem Khan, the president of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), from the NA-117 constituency in Lahore.

The rejection of Ali Ejaz Battar's application underscores the regulatory body's scrutiny of candidates and their eligibility to contest elections.