ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) granted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Senator Saifullah Abro additional time to submit his response in the disqualification reference, and adjourned the hearing until November 11.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja heard the disqualification reference against Senator Saifullah Abro.

During the hearing, both Abro’s lawyer and People’s Party Senator Shahadat Awan appeared before the Election Commission.

Abro’s lawyer informed the commission that they had not received a copy of the application and requested additional time to respond.Approving the request, the ECP directed Saifullah Abro to submit his response and postponed the hearing until November 11.

Notably, Majid Mahmud and Senator Shahadat Awan filed a reference against PTI Senator Saifullah Abro, alleging that he submitted false experience documents for a technocrat seat and did not declare all his assets in the nomination papers.

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Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sought a report from the Provincial Election Commission, Sindh, regarding the reported burning and theft of ballot papers during the recount in NA-231, Karachi.

An ECP spokesperson stated that the Commission has taken serious notice of media reports regarding alleged hooliganism at four polling stations in Karachi during the recount of NA-231 on Friday.

The Commission has instructed the Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Sindh to take immediate and strict action against those involved in the disturbances.