Sheikh Rashid to move court against rejection of nomination papers

Aami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed announced Saturday he intends to move the Supreme Court against the rejection of his nomination papers. In a video message, the former interior minister revealed that the returning officer summoned him to the commissioner’s office on short notice.

During the meeting, his nomination papers were scrutinised, and allegations were made, including the claim that he failed to pay for lodging at a rest house in Murree. Rashid denied ever staying at the rest-house but expressed his willingness to pay if necessary.

The former minister said that another allegation was made that he had not declared a certain piece of land. “Whatever land I have is in my name, and the Supreme Court has ruled in my favour regarding the documents of the land,” he added.

Rashid said that an allegation of hiding taxes was also made. But he clarified that he had not hidden any taxes until today.

The AML chief said he would file an appeal against these baseless allegations, and would approach a high court or the Supreme Court.

He argued that he had been a minister several times and why he would indulge in corruption of Rs94,000

 

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