ECP issues warrants for Imran, Asad, Fawad in contempt case.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued bailable arrest warrants for PTI chairman Imran Khan and senior party members Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry in case related to the contempt of the electoral body through their statements in public meetings. The Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja was criticized by using intemperate language at different places. The commission, in exercise of its powers of contempt, had issued notices to Imran Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Ch and other party members last year with the instructions to appear in person or through their counsels before the commission to explain their position. Yesterday, the commission passed an order by a four-member ECP bench headed by...

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