Lagatar24 Desk
Islamabad, Dec 6: Pakistan’s Election Commission started the process of removing Imran Khan from his position on Tuesday, following his disqualification in the Toshakhana case. The former prime minister has been served with a notice.
Imran Khan was disqualified after it was discovered that he had purchased presents from the state storehouse known as Toshakhana at a reduced price, including a costly Graff timepiece he had received as the prime, and then profitably sold them. Due to his ‘false remarks and erroneous declaration’ he was disqualified.
According to the reports of Dawn, the court will hear the matter on December 13.
In accordance with Pakistani legislation, gifts from abroad must be deposited in the Toshakhana, or treasury, for appraisal before being given to the receiver. Government employees must declare any gifts they receive, but there is a minimum amount below which they are not compelled to divulge the full value. Although the recipient may be able to purchase them back at a discount of up to 50%, larger presents are sent to Toshakhana.
Notably in 2018, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing petitions against the Elections Act, ruled that a person disqualified under Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution could not head a political party.
No law, according to PTI officials, prevents a criminal from holding elective office in a political party.
