ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of has rejected the Nawaz Sharif’s petition seeking re-polling on NA-15 Mansehra.
Earlier, the Election Commission had reserved its decision yesterday on the request of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif regarding the re-election on NA-15 Mansehra, which was announced on Wednesday.
The ECP rejected the petition of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in the case and directed him to approach the Election Tribunal.
It has ordered the Returning Officer to compile the final result of the constituency within three days.
It should be noted that Nawaz Sharif was defeated by an independent candidate backed by PTI on NA-15 Mansehra in the general elections.
PTI-backed independent candidate Gustasap Khan got 105,249 votes while Nawaz Sharif bagged 80,382 votes.
