ECP reserves verdict on Senate by-poll dispute

ISLAMABAD:

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict in a case challenging the suspension of the Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following detailed arguments over whether the seat vacated after PTI leader Murad Saeed's disqualification legally required a fresh poll.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja heard arguments from both sides before reserving its judgment.

Under Article 224(5) of the Constitution, "When a seat in the Senate has become vacant, an election to fill the seat shall be held within thirty days from the occurrence of the vacancy."