Case against Sharifs papers sent to CEC

The tribunal hearing the petition against the nomination papers of Sharif Brothers could not reach a consensus verdict today. Now the Chief of Election Commissioner of Pakistan (CEC) will make the final decision regarding the eligibility.The case regarding the objections against Mian Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers for taking part in by-polls has been sent to the CEC, as the two judges hearing the petition against the nomination of Sharif Brothers had different opinions in this connection.Talking to media, Nawaz’s lawyer Ashtar Ausaf said Justice Nasim Tariq held both the brothers eligible for taking part in the elections.Ashtar said the tribunal is not authorized to send the case to CEC and he cannot review the case, adding both the brothers can contest the elections on the decision by Returning Officer.Ashtar said according to Justice Akram Qureshi, the Sharif Brothers are not eligible to contest the polls.Nawaz’s lawyer said the appeal which is not decided on its appointed date is deemed legally dismissed.