Toshakhana reference sent to trial court for criminal proceedings against Imran.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday sent Toshakhana (gift depository) reference to the trial court to initiate criminal proceedings against former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan.

Last month, the ECP had disqualified the deposed premier under Article 63(1)(p) in the Toshakhana reference.

A four-member bench of the ECP declared Imran's National Assembly seat vacant as it unanimously decided that he had misled officials about the gifts he received from foreign dignitaries during his tenure as the prime minister.

The reference has been referred to the district and sessions judge under sections 137, 170 and 167 of the Election Act, reported Express News.

The written ruling read that PTI chief had 'intentionally and deliberately' violated the provisions contained in sections 137, 167 and 173 of the Elections Act, 2017 as he submitted a 'false statement' and 'incorrect declaration' to the ECP in the details of his assets and liabilities filed by him for the year 2020-21.

The ruling read as Imran had made false statements and an incorrect...

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