PTI challenges Kulsoom Nawaz's nomination papers in LHC

E-Paper | July 18, 2026

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) a returning officer's acceptance of PML-N candidate Kulsoom Nawaz's nomination papers for the upcoming NA-120 elections.

The Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP's) returning officer for the constituency had accepted Kulsoom's nomination papers on Thursday after Senator Asif Kirmani appeared in her place to respond to reservations.

The application, filed on behalf of PTI leader Andaleeb Abbasi, alleges that Kulsoom's nomination papers contain a lot of contradictions and were accepted despite her not appearing in person.

Numerous laws were violated while accepting Kulsoom's nomination papers, which is why they should be rejected by overturning the returning officer's decision, the application says.

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Aug 19, 2017 04:07pm

Let's see how LHC review this appeal against EC and bibi Kalsoom Nawaz! Like vast majority of loyal Pakistanis, I expect a fair trial and conclusion based on truth after a full review of the relevant documents and petitioner's complaint.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Aug 19, 2017 04:35pm

Good try by PTI.

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Philosopher (from Japan)

Aug 19, 2017 04:49pm

Even then chances for winning PTI is minimum.

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Sajjad

Aug 19, 2017 04:59pm

PTI would have had a better chance of winning if they had Sheikh Rasheed run instead. Which means zero.chances. Even Sheikh Rasheed won't vote for himself if he followed his own conscience.

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Dr Khan

Aug 19, 2017 09:28pm

PTI has introduced a new form of politics, dragging courts into politics.

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Nadeem

Aug 19, 2017 10:08pm

PTI wants all their opponents die & the PTI wins unopposee. Come on Tigers try your mettle by contesting elections why are you people weeping on media & now in the Honble court.

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Shyam

Aug 19, 2017 11:09pm

I am an Indian and not affected by what is going on. Try to win in the court of people. Playing proxy for some one won`t win elections. This is a reflection of pathetic state of Pakistani democracy.

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ARSHAD ,Canada

Aug 20, 2017 12:43am

For God sake PTI guys, fight the election in the in public do not always run to the court for rescue.

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Aug 20, 2017 02:28am

Why PTI is so much afraid of Bibi Kulsoom.If PTI has courage go and fight election and let people decide.

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Ahsan Gul

Aug 20, 2017 06:49am

@Anti-Corruption_Pakistani - you call yourself Anti-Corruption and knowingly are supporting NS or his familiar?

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