Imran Khan disqualified for five years

The Election Commission has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan for five years.

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A file photo is shown of PTI chairman Imran Khan at his Zaman Park residence. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of PTI chairman Imran Khan at his Zaman Park residence. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
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Islamabad—The Election Commission has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan for five years.

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Imran Khan's disqualification was made under Article 63(1)(f) of the Constitution.

According to the Election Commission, Imran Khan is guilty of corrupt practices. A court sentenced him to three years in prison and fined him 100,000 rupees after the Toshakhana case was proved against him, and on that basis Imran Khan has been disqualified for five years.

A file photo is shown of the notification disqualifying PTI chairman Imran Khan from contesting elections. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of the notification disqualifying PTI chairman Imran Khan from contesting elections. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Imran Khan cannot remain a member of the National Assembly after his disqualification, and the Election Commission has therefore also de-notified him from the Kurram seat in the National Assembly, NA-45.

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