ECP seeks arguments on PTI plea for Talpur's disqualification.

KARACHI -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday sought initial arguments on a PTI petition seeking disqualification of Faryal Talpur as member of the Sindh Assembly. During today's hearing, an ECP member, part of the bench that heard the matter, asked the petitioners' lawyer what became of a similar plea submitted to the Sindh Assembly speaker. To which, he replied it didn't reach any conclusion. The ECP member said the commission received a letter from the speaker saying the application was rejected.

Adjourning the hearing until Nov 25, the ECP directed the counsel to forward initial arguments on the petition on the next hearing. PTI's Arsalan Taj and Rabia Azfar moved the petition, accusing the PPP leader of hiding assets. They stated in...