ELECTION PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED DUE TO DEATH OF MR. ASIF ASHRAF, CONTESTING CANDIDATE OF PP-154 LAHORE-XVIII
Islamabad, the 19th February, 2008.- The Spokesman of Election Commission of Pakistan has informed that due to death of Ch. Asif Ashraf on the 17th February,2008, a contesting candidate from Constituency No. PP-154 Lahore-XVIII, the Returning Officer concerned terminated the proceedings relating to election to that constituency by issuing Public Notice in terms of Section 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1976.
2. As such, fresh proceedings will commence after election Schedule for the said constituency is announced by the Election Commission, in due course of time and in due process of law.
3. The Secretary has further clarified that it shall not be necessary for the remaining contesting candidates from that constituency to file fresh nomination papers or make further deposit under Section 13 of the Act.