ECP rejects Nawaz Sharif’s plea for re-election in NA-15 Mansehra    

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the plea of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif request for re-election in NA-15 Mansehra.

The ECP had reserved its decision yesterday on the request of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif regarding the re-election on NA-15 Mansehra, which was announced on Wednesday.

The ECP rejected the petition of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in the election excuse case and directed him to approach the Election Tribunal.

The Election Commission has ordered the Returning Officer to compile the final result of the constituency within three days.

It should be noted that Nawaz Sharif was defeated by an independent candidate backed by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) from NA-15 Mansehra in the general elections.

PTI-backed independent candidate Gustasub Khan got 105,249 votes and Nawaz Sharif got 80,382 votes.

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