ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its decision over charges of code of conduct violations against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, adjourning the hearing until December 4.
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Advocate Ali Bukhari, representing CM Afridi, argued that the charges are non-maintainable. He stated that the chief minister had not visited Haripur, noting that notices were issued while he was in Havelian, Abbottabad. The lawyer emphasized that other officials, including the Chief Minister of Punjab, were not summoned despite visiting other districts and holding public meetings.
Bukhari also raised the issue of simultaneous proceedings, mentioning that notices from the District Returning Officer (DRO) were scheduled for November 27. He requested that Babar Nawaz’s petition be heard along with CM Afridi’s plea to ensure consistency in handling cases of alleged violations during public meetings.
وزیر اعلی سہیل آفریدی کے وکیل علی بخاری نےالیکشن کمیشن کے کیس کو قابل سماعت ہونے کے دائرہ اختیار کو چیلنج کر دیا: الیکشن کمیشن نے وزیر اعلیٰ کے پی کے سہیل آفریدی کو آئندہ سماعت پر حاضری سے استثنیٰ دے دیا
الیکشن کمیشن نے سماعت 4 دسمبر تک ملتوی کردی
“معاملہ قابل سماعت ہونے یا نہ… pic.twitter.com/UMs0mDNRyG— Siasat.pk (@siasatpk) November 25, 2025
During the proceedings, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) assured that all parties would be treated fairly and without discrimination. The lawyer highlighted perceived discrepancies, noting that while CM Afridi was summoned for speaking in another district, other officials announced development projects without facing similar scrutiny.
The ECP’s decision to reserve the ruling underscores the ongoing scrutiny over code of conduct violations ahead of elections. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of provincial leadership and questions over how election rules are applied across different regions.
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The next hearing on December 4 will determine whether the charges against CM Afridi are actionable under election laws, and will clarify how the ECP intends to handle similar cases involving officials from other provinces.