Pakistan's Election Commission has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan's nomination for the upcoming February 8, 2024 parliamentary elections. The disqualification comes in the wake of Khan's conviction in a corruption case. The Times of India reported that Khan's application to contest in two constituencies was turned down. This development follows charges of contempt of the electoral watchdog against Khan, as stated by his lawyer Naeem. The party of the jailed ex-PM, who has been barred from election candidacy, has been accused of systematic dismemberment and pre-poll rigging, according to a rights watchdog. The rejection of Khan and most of his supporters as candidates for the election has raised concerns about the fairness of the elections. Additionally, Khan has penned an article for The Economist on the upcoming Pakistan Elections.
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's article for The Economist on the upcoming Pakistan Elections: https://t.co/VSyguFeUUB
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