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Election Commission of Pakistan Rejects PTI's Application for Cross-Examination in Prohibited Funds Case


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 The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a detailed judgement explaining its decision to reject the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) application for cross-examination of witnesses, including bank officials concerned, in the prohibited funds case.

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The ECP declared that the process for confiscation of prohibited funds received by the party has already started, and therefore the application for cross-examination was unnecessary. The PTI had submitted an application to cross-examine witnesses in the case, including bank officials who were responsible for managing the party's accounts.

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The ECP's decision to reject the application is part of a broader investigation into allegations that the PTI received illegal foreign funding during the 2013 general elections. The case has been ongoing for several years, with the PTI denying any wrongdoing and claiming that the allegations are politically motivated.

The ECP's detailed judgement sheds light on the legal and procedural basis for the decision to reject the PTI's application for cross-examination. The judgement highlights the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in Pakistan, and the need for political parties to abide by the rules and regulations governing political financing.

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The decision is likely to have significant implications for the PTI and its leadership, as it further underscores the seriousness of the allegations against the party. The PTI has consistently maintained its innocence in the case, but the ECP's decision signals that the party's legal troubles are far from over.

In conclusion, the ECP's decision to reject the PTI's application for cross-examination in the prohibited funds case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in Pakistan's electoral process. The case is likely to continue to attract significant attention in the coming months as the legal proceedings against the PTI and its leadership continue.

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