Islamabad, May 2 (TNS): PML-N senior leader Khawaja Asif on Wednesday challenged IHC verdict to disqualify him in the top court.
Former Foreign Miniter was disqualified by Islamabad High Court under Article 62 (1)(f) in Iqama case filed by PTI leader Usman Dar.
Khaja Asif in his petition claimed that he had made full disclosure in his nomination from as required under ROPA however in the facts and circumstances of the case, the use of the term ‘business’ while answering ‘occupation’ does not necessarily imply suppression or concealment of employment.
It stated that the IHC was not justified in conclusding “lack of honesty” in relation to the non-disclosure of the dormant bank account.
It added that in relation to the non-disclosure of the dormant bank account, the IHC bench had gone beyond the pleadings of the petitioner.
Asif prayed court to set aside the IHC judgment and the identification issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
