RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed Sheikh Rasheed’s plea seeking the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) order of postponing elections in his constituency, NA-60 Rawalpindi, be declared null and void. Following the sentence of life imprisonment of Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Hanif Abbasi, the ECP had issued notification of postponement of elections […]
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LHC reserves decision on Sheikh Rasheed’s appeal against NA-60 poll delay
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi registry on Monday reserved its decision on Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed’s appeal against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision of postponing elections in the NA-60 constituency. Previously on Saturday, a Control of Narcotics Substances Court (CNSC) sentenced Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi, who was Rasheed’s main contender in […]
ECP postpones NA-60 polls after Hanif Abbasi’s sentence
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday postponed elections in NA-60 Rawalpindi after PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi, who was contesting from the area, was sentenced to life imprisonment in ephedrine quota case. Abbasi was also disqualified to contest the upcoming general elections after being declared guilty by the court, while he was sentenced […]
FIR filed against Sheikh Rasheed for using fireworks in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A First Information Report (FIR) filed on Tuesday against the Awami Muslim League (AML) leader Sheikh Rasheed and 22 others for, despite the ban, using fireworks. The AML chief and 22 others, including Rasheed’ nephew Sheikh Rashid Shafeeq, are accused of violating a ban on usage of fireworks. According to the officials, Rasheed used the firework […]
Sheikh Rasheed begins election campaign on motorcycle
RAWALPINDI: The chief of Awami Muslim League (AML) on Sunday began his election campaign by visiting his constituency on a motorcycle. The AML leader informed the media that he was thinking of changing his election symbols, pen and a bottle of ink to a motorcycle. He also added that after coming in power, he will ensure the completion […]
Sheikh Rasheed’s political career on ground should end now: Rana Sanaullah
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed’s political career should end on the ground. Sanaullah, passed the remarks following Supreme Court’s (SC) dismissal of disqualification petition against Rasheed. He added that “the disqualification of politicians has negative effects and that he did not […]
SC dismisses PML-N’s disqualification petition against Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed PML-N’s disqualification plea against Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed. AML chief while talking to the media after the announcement of verdict said that he was grateful to God for bestowing his blessings upon him. He added, criticizing Nawaz Sharif, that even if the verdict was […]
SC to announce verdict in Sheikh Rashid disqualification case on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan will announce the decision on a plea seeking disqualification of Awami Muslim League(AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed tomorrow (Wednesday). A three-member bench headed by Justice Azmat Saeed Khosa will announce the verdict over political future of AML chief. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shakeel Awan pleaded against Sheikh Rasheed alleging […]
Nawaz leaked details of Ajmal Kasab’s whereabouts to India, claims Sheikh Rasheed
LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed claimed that former PM Nawaz Sharif handed India and Reuters news agency a detailed account of Ajmal Kasab’s location, while he also termed Nawaz’s recent comments on Mumbai attacks “a conspiracy against national security.” “Nawaz Sharif’s statements regarding the Mumbai attacks is a conspiracy against the national security. […]
Govt might grant one-year extension to assembly: Sheikh Rasheed
LAHORE: The Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Wednesday claimed that the government might extend the term of assembly till one year under the article 232. Speaking to the media, Rasheed said that the government might extend assembly term, while he also took jabs at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) saying that the party will […]