Rawalpindi: Rashid's nomination papers for NA-62 challenged

RAWALPINDI: A rival candidate has challenged nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed for Rawalpindi’s NA-62 constituency, ARY News reported on Sunday.

Azmat Mubarak Advocate, a candidate for by election in NA-62, has challenged nomination papers of former federal minister Sheikh Rashid.

“Sheikh Rashid is facing cases with serious allegations against him. He didn’t declare his complete assets even didn’t provide documents of Lal Haveli till now,” rival candidate said.

“A candidate involved in criminal cases could not contest election,” Azmat Advocate argued. “Returning Officer didn’t scrutinize his papers,” he further said.

“When he has himself tendered resignation, why and on which basis he is contesting election again,” he said.

“I will challenge his nomination papers in election tribunal and high court if my plea will be rejected,” he added.

By elections are being held on National Assembly seats across the country on March 16, which fall vacant due to resignations of PTI members.