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Not letting NA-122 go: Ayaz Sadiq challenges election tribunal's verdict in SC

Sadiq submits appeal consisting 3,265 pages. Asks apex court to suspend fine imposed on him

Our Correspondent September 07, 2015

Former National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq. PHOTO: PID

LAHORE: In what appears to be a departure from his party’s stated policy, former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has challenged an election tribunal's verdict which had de-seated him.

In an appeal filed in the Lahore registry of the Supreme Court on Monday, Sadiq urged the court to declare the tribunal’s verdict as illegal in addition to suspending a fine of Rs2.7 million imposed on him.

The appeal, consisting of 3,265 pages, contended that the tribunal had not reached a decision on merit, adding that he was not heard during the course of proceedings.

Read: PML-N decides to contest by-polls on vacant seats

Further, Sadiq argued that every petition which they had filed during the tribunal’s proceedings had been kept pending. He added that neither were those petitions discussed in detailed judgment nor was any order passed on them.

Thus, Sadiq contended that the election could not be declared null and void just on the basis of electoral irregularities.

He also sought stay over the tribunal's order in which he was directed to pay fine to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan.

Read: By-elections for NA-122, NA-152 to be held on Oct 11: ECP

An election tribunal judge Kazim Ali Malik had on August 22 ordered repolls in the constituency, having declared the May 2013 election on the seat as null and void.

Back then, Sadiq had defeated PTI chief, prompting the latter to contest the election result in the election tribunal.

The tribunal had also ordered re-elections in PP-147 where Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Mohsin Lateef had won by defeating PTI's Shoaib Siddiqui.

COMMENTS (28)

zafar | 8 years ago | Reply @H Chaudhry: That is 22 years rule by N league in Punjab or center. Are we that much idiot not to realize what happened to our country or Punjab in such a long rule? Yet they 'win' election for third term. Just look at the crime rate. Look at illiteracy rate. Look at mass poverty. Is this what you call most progressive and forward looking??? Compare this with other Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea. In these countries people vote out rulers that do not deliver in single term. This surely smells rigging what is called mismanagement or lapses in JC detailed report. Corrupt politicians have been ruling the country for 35+ years and yet they keep 'wining'. You did not address important points made by @Pakistani. Answer this one question: Why noon league spends tax payers money to run advertisements on TV channels for so many times that promote either Nawaz Sharif or Shehbaz Sharif or both ? This is the hallmark of beggar state and corruption and the mess this country has turned into.

H Chaudhry | 8 years ago | Reply @raider In my opinion decision is Wrong and its RIGHT of Ayaz to fight it and clear his name in Court! What is the problem. The Election is still on for October 11. Ayaz Sadiq will have a massive win in elections and hopefully if sanity prevail the decision is also reversed for both mortal and electroal victory. What Ayaz is doing is his RIGHT. Learn to live with facts. @Pakistani What 35 years? PMLN has only rules Pakistan for 6.5 years including this term. Count your self (90-92,997-99 2013-todate). For Punjab it is 15 years (85-88 but under Zia, 90-92,97-99, 08-13 under PPP federal rule and now). For these 15 years, Punjab is most progressive and forward looking Province. So tell me please WHAT 35 YEARS? I am very surprised that even educated people just LIE to make their points? What good can come out these LIES like 35 years. We are PMLN voters, we can not be swayed away with these LIES. PTI needs to show some substance in KPK otherwise the man who has turned Punjab, will and should get our votes.

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raider | 8 years ago | Reply @H Chaudhry: v. strange, how the decision was wrong, it is always right when favored your party what ever that was. typical frustrated mindset like most Pakistani ( inclusive me)

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply I cant understand what logic do PMLN supporters have in their heads. How can they vote for the same party who ruled punjab for 35 years and still unable to finish poverty, provide justice, finish corruption and educate people. Look at the thinking of your leader. Can laptops improve any persons intelligence? No! It is much better to open a Computer institute. This is simple logic which the leaders and supporters of PMLN do not understand. I dont know if you support PMLN because it is a majorly punjab party and you are a punjabi. But i really feel that atleast the logical and educated supporters of pmln should sit back and think why are they actually supporting someone who lied on the floor of the house and has a very big mansion and does family politics. Dont say that every one does it so it is ok if our leader also does it. That is not a logical answer.

Sher ka Shikari | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: Go check your self what cases the Justice had awarded in favor of PMLN. You want us to do everything. A particular Noorer.

zafar | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: Everyone knows in our country history when it comes to apex court having to make a decision to overthrow the ruling government, the apex comes up with conjectures to keep the ruling government intact as they are sold to the ruling government. Look at the details of JC report showing glaring contractions between details and final judgment.

Bilal | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: judge kazim also ruled in favor of PMLN on Khawaja Asif seat. Maybe he had a different family then

Aik_Paki | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: You are not that naive - He and his boss Mian Badshah were waiting for Justice Khawja to retire before they appeal. Justice Khawja may have thrown away the appeal. Start using some logic and brain to understand PML-N as they are serial election riggers.

Aik_Paki | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: Any court decision against PML-N is a biased decision. How many more judges you need to serve the King.

H Chaudhry | 8 years ago | Reply @Parvez The challenge is only to set record straight! The election is still on I think and nothing better for PMLN to win both elections and get the wrong decision reversed as well.

bilal | 8 years ago | Reply Complete shame on PMLN and EVEN bigger shame on their ignorant supporters

Defence Analyst | 8 years ago | Reply More you delay, more will Khan gain. Hypocrisy at it's peak, before alleging someone for uturn first check your own collar. Believe me PML-N is going to lose this constituency because Aleem Khan is very powerful candidate and he will give tough time to PMLN. He has done so much work in this constituency during Musharraf's era. He can buy votes just like pmln and he can tackle govt's influence in election very well. That's why Ayaz is avoiding re-election. BTW before elections 2 govt fed ministers would be arrested that will force voters to vote against PMLN.

Imran Qadri | 8 years ago | Reply PMLN should go for by elections on this seat but defending and clearing his name and getting that unjustified fine waived is right of Ayaz Sadiq so he did the right thing and challenged the verdict.

Faisal | 8 years ago | Reply What a turn around. Two weeks ago they were challenging PTI not to run away and now all of a sudden they are the one who are running away ....wow

Faisal | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: For the first time, I appreciate your logic..

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: I always found you a strong supported of PML-N !

H Chaudhry | 8 years ago | Reply Nothing better than wining in NA 122 by elections as well as in Supreme court against a biased judgement. @Raider, election is still on and PMLN will win! Aleem has no chance. The challenge is on verdict.

Sana Ali | 8 years ago | Reply @ Zafar Everyone knows that it was a biased decision, even you know but are biased to admit. Anyway it doesn't matter because Judicial Commission in whose CJ imran Khan had full faith in has clearly mentioned that the 2013 elections were fair and represent the will of the people.

Sana Ali | 8 years ago | Reply @ Dawood Memon Please share details of the decisions announced by Kazim Malik in favor of PMLN. Kazim Malik is an opportunist.

Zebra Head | 8 years ago | Reply For those doubting PMLn win, please don't forget Haripur by-election. Everyone predicted PTI win yet the people voted for Sher. People are intelligent and can see through baseless propaganda and lies of Imran Khan and PTI:)

Aik Sher Sub Peh Bhari | 8 years ago | Reply Folks don't worry, PMLN or Ayaz Sadiq is not running away from re-elections. They are still going ahead. Ayaz Sadiq has sought suspension of the tribunals order for he is correct in not paying the PKR 2.7Million fine imposed on him in the judgement. With regards to the by-elections PTI or Aleem Khan can try but the end will always be the same i.e. PMLN win.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply Do politicians realize exactly how discredited they are in the eyes of the people ? ....and actions like this only make it worse............but I suppose the thirst for power simply renders them blind.

Dawood Memon | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: what a joke! when Justice Kazim gave 30 decisions in PMLN favor he was not biased then but now his family participated in Dharnas so he's biased. As far as KPK election is concerned you are all welcome to scrutinize all constituencies and defending Chori by saying KPK main bhi chori huwi hai tou main apni chori kyun manu :D at least educated people like you should not defend such corrupt and double faced people. I wonder we are born to be doomed!

RADAR | 8 years ago | Reply hahaha U turn by PML n

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply Ayaz should have challenged tribunal's verdict earlier but now stage is set for re-election. Leaving field at this time is a cowardice which is expected from such paratroopers.

zafar | 8 years ago | Reply @Sana Ali: Just because Judge family participated in dharnas as you say without proof does not mean the verdict is biased. The verdict is based on facts which could not be twisted to give verdict that you wish.

Sana Ali | 8 years ago | Reply The right thing to do. The judgement was biased as both the candidates bennifitted from irregularities. The same irregularities will also be common in elections held in KPK. Further it has also come to light that Jugde Kazims family participated in dharnas and hence political inclination cannot be ruled out.

raider | 8 years ago | Reply after aleem khan s effective campaign and knowing his capabilities to manipulate vote bank by money like pmln always did, this was much expected,

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