Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers for NA-15 accepted

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MANSEHRA (INP): Nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) supreme Nawaz Sharif for NA-15 Mansehra were accepted by returning officer on Thursday turning down the objections raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader.

PTI leader Azam Swati had objected that under Supreme Court judgement Nawaz was banned from holding any public office, therefore, he could not contest the upcoming elections.

However, the returning officer rejected the arguments saying during the coalition government led by PML-N, the parliament had introduced changes in the law, limiting the disqualification period to five years or the jail term awarded to any convicted individual.

At the same time, Nawaz has already been acquitted in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references, paving the way for him to eye a fourth term in the office.

It should be mentioned here that the PML-N supreme leader selected Mansehra for contesting the much-awaited Feb 8 elections given the support he enjoys not only in the district but also the entire Hindko-speaking belt which falls in Hazara Division.

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