Election panel rejects ex-pm Imran Khan’s appeal against fine

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s plea against slapping of a fine on him for violating the election code of conduct ahead of NA 45 by-polls. Former prime minister Imran Khan had filed an appeal against the imposition of Rs 30,000 fine on him and others by district monitoring officer, Peshawar, for violating code of conduct ahead of by-polls in NA 45 Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ECP announceing its reserved verdict said that the former prime minister was required to challenge the decision of the monitoring officer within three days, but now the time has passed, therefore the plea stands rejected. — app