Lahore, 22 July 2022
In a dramatic political move by Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain, a senior most politician, former prime minister and Chief of PMLQ, an ally of PTI headed by recently ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, last minute change of party's policy, informing Punjab Assembly to reject votes if casted by his party members in provincial assembly elections in favour of his cousin contesting for position of Chief Minister.
Accordingly, as per recent verdict by Superior Court on PTI petition not to count the votes of such party members disobeying their party head instructions.
Dost Mohammad Mazari, heading Punjab Assembly session on the instructions of same bench of Supreme court referring the verdict cancelled ten votes cast by PMLQ members in favour of Pervez Elahi against Hamza Shahbaz, sitting Chief Minister.
It is to note that two national assembly members and close relatives of Chief of PMLQ, Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain are cabinet members and ally in Federal government of Pakistan headed by Mian Shahbaz Sharif, president PLMN and brother of three times elected former Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.
Deputy Speaker announced Hamza Shahbaz won the election with 179 votes in favour against PTI 176 votes.
Imran Khan, Head of PTI, political party has asked his party supporters to carry out 'peaceful' agitation against Deputy Speaker's announcement.
PTI leader Asad Umar, former minister in Imran Khan's cabinet and General Secretary of PTI, tweeted that PTI would approach the Supreme Court tonight.
It is yet to see whether those cast their vote against the party's head directions will also be recommended to Chief Election Commissioner for disqualification from provincial assembly seats as per Supreme Court recent verdict.
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For some In Pakistan, it was a very bleak day in Pakistani politics. The rules were interpreted as per the liking of the powers that be. For others, it’s a triumph for democracy strictly according to the constitution. The matter will be decided in the court. Unfortunately both competitive narratives and their owners are selfish
Pakistani politicians are myopic, can’t see beyond their nose or self interest
The only solution to the state of chaos is early elections, the new government promised but ignored later as expected!
The only solution to the state of chaos in the country is early elections that Sharif's government promised but later ignored as expected!