LHC dismisses plea seeking action against Punjab governor, ECP for not complying with order to hold polls in 90 days

Five-member bench gives majority 4-1 decision

Ashraf insists Raja Riaz's appointment outside of LHC's jurisdiction

Court directs ECP to immediately announce election date

In a petition filed in LHC, anhorperson says he was added to ECL ‘arbitrarily and in a haphazard manner’

Punjab governor says not obligated to announce election date

This is a fabricated and false case against the petitioner in the backdrop of political rivalry, says counsel

Suspends speaker’s acceptance of their resignations and ECP order de-notifying them

Petitioners challenge legality of Feb 4 notification

Govt victimising Muhammad Bhatti and two others over PML-Q affiliation, claims petitioner