IHC revokes Abrar ul Haq's PRCS chairmanship till verdict
- By Web Desk -
- Nov 18, 2019
Islamabad High Court’s judge Athar Minallah quashes appointment orders of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s Abrar Ul Haq as Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS).
The court was hearing a petition on Monday morning filed by the outgoing Saeed Elahi who was an acting chairman of PRCS before his removal.
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The judge during the courtroom hearing remarked that the removal of Elahi was unlawful according to the proscribed rules.
The singer-cum-politician had been appointed as the new chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on November 15.
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President Arif Alvi had approved the appointment for PRCS, also known as Hilal Ahmar. Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination had also issued a notification regarding Abrar’s appointment.
The case was adjourned for two weeks and Abrar Ul Haq’s chairmanship revoked till a verdict on the case was achieved.