ECP dismisses reference against 35 members of Punjab Assembly

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan has dismissed dual nationality references submitted against 35 members of Punjab Assembly (MPAs).

According to the details, the ECP had issued notices to 35 MPAs as former ambassador Asif Aizdi had sent references against MPAs for allegedly holding dual nationalities.

35 MPAs along with their lawyers appeared before the commission and submitted their replies after which the ECP dismissed references against them.

Election Commission stated that Asif Aizdi had to submit references based on solid evidences. It said that the former ambassador’s reference led to wastage of time.