ECP Disqualifies Three PTI Lawmakers After Anti-terror Convictions

Umer Jamshaid Published July 28, 2025 | 11:24 PM

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday disqualified three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers after their conviction in the May 9 cases by the court

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jul, 2025) The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday disqualified three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers after their conviction in the May 9 cases by the court.

According to the official notification, those disqualified include Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bachar, Member of National Assembly Mohammad Ahmed Chattha, and Senator Ejaz Chaudhry. All three lawmakers were found guilty and subsequently convicted in connection with the May 9 incidents.

“As a result, Mohammad Ahmed Chattha, Member of National Assembly from NA-66 (Wazirabad), and Malik Ahmed Khan Bachar, Member of Provincial Assembly from PP-87 (Mianwali-III), stand disqualified under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in their respective capacities,” the notification stated.

It added that the notification declaring Chattha and Bachar as returned candidates has been recalled with immediate effect.