presidential

Asif Ali Zardari seeks presidential immunity in Thatta water supply case

Asif Ali Zardari has filed a plea for presidential immunity in the Thatta water supply project case. He took office as President for the second time on March 10, defeating SIC-backed candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai. NAB nominated him and several others in the case for the illegal award of a contract. The hearing has been adjourned until April 22.

SHC orders to not count reserved seats’ votes in presidential election

Sindh High Court ordered not to count the votes of three reserved seats in the presidential election. Notices were issued to Election Commission of Pakistan and others for March 28. Peshawar High Court previously ordered restraint from administering oath to members elected on reserved seats. Election Commission allocated seats claimed by PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council to other parties.