Talking to the media after submitting her statement here at the Election Commission in Karachi, Habiba Memon said that her pardon was unconditional and without any pressure    —File Photo

KARACHI: Habiba Memon, an assistant presiding officer, who was slapped by Pakistan People’s Party candidate Waheeda Shah Bukhari during recently held by-polls announced to pardon her aggressor, during the recent by-election in Tando Mohammad Khan.

The incident took place last week during by-election at Polling Station No 16, Tando Mohammad Khan.

The Supreme Court on Friday had refused to accept an unconditional apology from Ms Shah while hearing a suo motu notice of the incident.

The court had also criticised the Election Commission and Sindh police for their failure to act promptly against the PPP candidate.

Memon submitted her written statement before the Election Commission here on Saturday, saying she has decided to pardon Ms Shah.

Talking to the media, Memon said the PPP candidate had visited her house to offer an apology, upon which she decided to forgive her.

Memon also said that she was under no pressure to accept the apology and neither was she offered anything in return.—DawnNews