ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: The Election Commission (EC) turned down on Tuesday the request of Ijazul Haq for registration of another faction of Pakistan Muslim League, saying that it was inconceivable that elections of his party were held on Aug 3, when he was member of the PML(QA) till Aug 4.

The application of the PML (Ziaul Haq Shaheed Group), filed by Mr Haq, was returned by the EC on Tuesday.

In its order, the EC stated that the application of the PML (Ziaul Haq Shaheed Group) was returned as contemplated under rule 10 of the Political Parties Rules, 2002.

The EC stated that till Aug 4, Ijazul Haq was member of the Pakistan Muslim League (QA). “It is, therefore, inconceivable that his party could have come into existence and its election held on August 3, 2002.”

Mr Haq, had contested PML(QA) intra-party election on Aug 3 and was defeated by Mian Azhar.

The application, which he submitted in the Election Commission, stated that he had formed political party on Aug 3 and its intra-party elections were held on the same day.