ECP orders KP caretaker minister's dismissal for participating in political gathering
Pakistan
ECP barred Interim-government official from participating in political and election campaigns
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instructed the caretaker chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to remove Shahid Khattak, the caretaker provincial minister of transport and information technology, from the cabinet for his participation and addressal of a public gathering.
Following a report from the Provincial Election Commissioner of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regarding the minister’s involvement in Awami National Party’s (ANP) public meeting, the Election Commission directed the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to remove Shahid Khattak from the cabinet.
In addition, the commission further ruled that the caretaker government of Punjab must promptly issue orders prohibiting any official, including ministers, from participating in political and election campaigns. Strict adherence to this restriction is mandated, and in the event of any violation, immediate legal action will be taken.
The commission responded to media reports indicating that the caretaker provincial minister, Shahid Khattak, took part in a public meeting and addressed the attendees in Nowshera.
