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ECP takes notice of politicians' media talk

July 25, 2018

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (INP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday took notice of politicians’ media talk and warned them of strict action. According to details, the notice has been taken against PTI chief Imran Khan, PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N leader Khawaja Asif and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over their media talks after casting their votes. [timed-content-server show="07/26/2018 01:00 Asia/Karachi"]ECP says that the media talk of election candidates is a violation of code of conduct. It has imposed a ban on politicians’ live media talk. Notices have also been issued to media houses for airing the media talks of politicians. ECP has directed all the channels to refrain from such violation or action will be taken against them. ECP has also taken notice of Imran Khan stamping the vote in front of everyone. Meanwhile, The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman talked to media after casting his vote in Islamabad where he urged the people to come out and exercise their right to vote. The ECP said that Mr Khan violated election code of conduct by talking to the media. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan said he nothing is decided before the last ball is delivered. He urged the people of Pakistan to come out and vote in large numbers, expressing his wish that the election will witness the biggest turnout. The PTI chairman said people must come out and vote for whichever party they like. He requested the people to vote against status quo. The PTI chairman said he prays to Allah that Pakistan be given such a leadership that deserve to lead the country. INP/LK[/timed-content-server]