{"id":73260,"date":"2026-03-31T18:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73260"},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:09:31","slug":"election-tribunal-dismisses-petition-against-ataullah-tarars-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73260","title":{"rendered":"Election tribunal dismisses petition against Ataullah Tarar\u2019s victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Election Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the electoral victory of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar from NA-127 in the general elections.<\/p>\n<p>According to details, the petition was filed by Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, who had contested the minister\u2019s win. However, the tribunal declared the plea false, non-maintainable, and without merit.<\/p>\n<p>During the proceedings, the petitioner sought multiple adjournments and repeatedly requested delays in hearings but failed to present any substantial evidence in support of his claims.<\/p>\n<p>Barrister Haris Azmat appeared before the tribunal representing Ataullah Tarar.<\/p>\n<p>Citing the absence of credible evidence and the non-maintainability of the petition, the tribunal dismissed the electoral challenge. Syed Tauseef Shah, Political Coordinator to the Prime Minister, was also present during the hearing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Election Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the electoral victory of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar from NA-127 in the general elections. According to details, the petition was filed by Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, who had contested the minister\u2019s win. 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