Explanation sought from Imran Khan for holding top PTI post despite disqualification.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has served a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, seeking an explanation for still holding the top post in his party despite disqualification.

The electoral body had initiated the process for the removal of Khan from the party chairman's post last month in light of its verdict to disqualify the former premier in the widely reported and discussed Toshakhana case.

In October 2022, Khan was disqualified from his Mianwali seat in the National Assembly under Article 63(1)(p) for making 'false statements and incorrect declaration'.

In its latest move, Khan has been asked by the commission to appear before the electoral watchdog - whether in person or via a counsel - on January 11 and explain his position on still holding the post of PTI chairman.

The notice explains that the commission conducted a hearing on December 20, 2022, whereby the order was passed that 'after hearing the applicant, we have observed that the respondent, Imran Khan...