ECP seeks report on alleged ban on PTI's election rallies in Lahore.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary to submit a comprehensive report by Wednesday regarding the alleged ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) election rallies and the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore.

The decision was taken during a meeting held to discuss the petition filed by PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid and Dr Babar Awan, challenging the enforcement of Section 144 and the stopping of PTI's election rally by the caretaker government in Lahore.

The ECP emphasized its responsibility to hold transparent and peaceful elections, and thus, directed the Punjab Chief...

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