The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Waheeda Shah from holding public office for two years. Women rights activists and political analysts have declared it a historic decision since it upholds the rule of law in the country and would go a long way in setting standards for potential public representatives. The DSP who stood by while Waheeda Shah had attacked the polling staff has already been suspended pending a departmental inquiry. The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan heard the case of Waheeda Shah on Tuesday and had reserved the verdict till today (March 7). On the other hand, Waheeda had sought unconditional apology, but it was turned down it being a state matter as declared by the apex court. The Supreme Court had taken up the incident after suo mottu action by the Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The ECP has also decided to immediately hold fresh elections in her constituency PS 57 Tando Muhammad Khan. Arrangements for re-polling would be made after further orders from the ECP. Waheeda’s lawyer however said she reserved the right to appeal.
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I sincerely hope that this whore is prosecuted to the extent of law and has to go to jail. I hope and pray that people in this riding remeber the character of this person. I hope she rots in hell
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