GB SAC suspends chief court's verdict on expulsion of public office holders.

GILGIT -- The Supreme Appellate Court has suspended the verdict of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Court which ordered the expulsion of national, provincial lawmakers and senators from the region, barring them from taking part in the campaign for November 15's elections. The Supreme Appellate Court suspended the Chief Court's orders till November 12 besides issuing notices to the parties to appear in the hearing on November 12. Earlier on November 7, the chief court directed members of Parliament and other public office holders to leave Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region within 72 hoursfor violating the election code of conduct. The verdict was challenged by Pakistan...

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