ECP fines Azam Swati for violating code of conduct
- By Zahid Mashwani -
- Mar 15, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday fined Railways Minister Azam Swati over violation of code of conduct ahead of the second phase of LB polls in KP, ARY News reported.
The second phase of KP LG polls will be held in the province on March 31.
According to details, Azam Swati has been fined for violating the code of conduct. The minister has been directed by the ECP to pay Rs50,000 in the national treasury and submit receipt latest by March 17.
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