PHC tribunal issues notice to Nawaz

The Election Tribunal of Peshawar High Court, Abbottabad bench on Friday issued a notice to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on a petition filed by PTI leader Azam Swati, who challenged the returning officer's decision regarding acceptance of the nomination of the three time premier.

Swati's lawyer told the tribunal that Nawaz was disqualified for life by the apex court in the Panama case and his nomination papers may be rejected.

The tribunal issued a notice to Nawaz for Saturday (today). The nomination papers of PML-N Quaid for the National Assembly's constituency (NA-15) Mansehra has been accepted.

Swati also challenged the returning officer's decision regarding rejection of his nomination papers.

A total of 25 candidates in the Hazara Division have submitted petitions challenging the decision of the returning officers