Islamabad: The federal government on Monday expressed concern over the Supreme Court’s decision to stop the allocation of seats given to other parties by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah allowed the appeal and the case was adjourned till June 3.
The PHC, in an earlier ruling, dashed PTI’s hopes of getting reserved seats when it rejected an appeal challenging the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIK) decision denying the party reserved seats.
A PTI-backed independent candidate has found a new home in SIK after the party lost its electoral symbol following a verdict in an intraparty election case.
This is the first time that PTI managed to get relief from the apex court during the tenure of CJP Qazi Faez Isa.
“This is a matter of constitutional interpretation, and it would be appropriate if a larger bench gave a directive,” Tarar said.
He said the Supreme Court should be careful with its interim order and said the PHC will take the final decision.
The federal minister said that according to the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, it is proper and appropriate to hear such matters in a five-member bench.
According to Article 67, the legal rights of members are not questioned; We hope the Peshawar High Court will give the final verdict,” he said.
