ECP warns Imran Khan for using foul language against opponents

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Islamabad, July 19 (TNS): Taking notice of “donkeys” remarks, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan against using inappropriate language for his political opponents during election campaign.

The ECP took notice after Imran Khan used the term ‘donkey’ for PML-N members who were going to receive Nawaz Sharif at the airport on the eve of his arrival.

Following a series of incendiary exchange of words, the ECP summoned Imran Khan today but he couldn’t appear owing to his ongoing busy election campaign.

Babar Awan, Imran’s legal counsel appeared before the commission and explained that the word ‘donkey’ is a commonly used term, “even it is used by teachers in the classrooms.”

Nevertheless, the ECP being discontented with Babar’s explanation directed Imran to refrain from the use of unseemly language for his political rivals.

To which, Babar submitted a written assurance on behalf of Imran vowing to abide by ECP’s instructions.