The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to decide within seven days the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf application, seeking to halt the appointment of 22 officers in Punjab.
LHC Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabir issued the direction on the PTI petition containing grievances against the postings of twenty-two officers that according to them may influence upcoming elections in Punjab.
It is worth mentioning that the petitioner, PTI’s Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry, filed the petition seeking directions to quarters concerned to restrain from posting twenty-two officers in Punjab until the forthcoming general elections in the province are held and formation of the government is completed.
The petitioner made Election Commission of Pakistan through its secretary, Federation of Pakistan through its secretary establishment division, Province of Punjab through chief secretary, Government of Punjab through secretary to government and Inspector General Police Punjab respondents in the case.
As proceedings commenced, the PTI’s counsel argued that they have strong concerns over the said officers and their appointment be stopped before elections. “These officers may affect the upcoming elections,” it added.
