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DCs told to decide PTI applications for poll-related activities

2023-11-15
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed the deputy commissioners of five districts to decide the applications of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) seeking permission to hold public rallies and corner meetings.

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi issued the direction disposing of a petition filed by PTI lawyer Zubair Kassana. The lawyer pleaded that the date of the general election had been announced, but the PTI had not been allowed to go for its election activities.

He said applications had been filed with the DCs of Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, and Narowal, seeking permission for the party`s political activities. He said the DCs concerned had not taken any action on the applications so far.

Justice Najafi observed that af ter the announcement of the election date, political parties had the right to carry out lawful political activities.

The judge directed the DCs to devise a comprehensive code of conduct for the political activities and decide the applications of the petitioner/ party in accordance with law. Staff Reporter