SM loses Multan election bid, but children clinch nominations
ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the former chief minister of Punjab and senior leader Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Saturday has once again fallen ill and been relocated to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC).
Three days back Pervaiz Elahi was rushed to RIC from Adiala Jail after he complained of deteriorating health.
After going through a series of tests, which were declared clear by the hospital, te 76 year old former minister was sent back to Jail.
Today again he complained of chest pains and was taken to RIC where he will undergo medical treatment.
Further updates on his medical status will be provided as information becomes available.
Elahi is among several PTI leaders and workers who have been arrested amid the state’s crackdown on the PTI leadership following the violent riots in the country after Imran’s first arrest on May 9.
While mixed fortunes for Qureshi family as nominations rejected and accepted
In a turn of events that brought both disappointment and joy to the Qureshi family, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi faced setbacks as his nominations for all Multan constituencies were rejected by the Appellate Tribunal. However, relief followed for his son, Zain Qureshi, and daughter, Meher Bano, as their appeals were accepted, allowing them to contest in the upcoming February 8 elections in the same district.
The rejection of Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s nominations in all Multan constituencies, where he had submitted papers for two National Assembly seats (NA-150 and NA-151) and one provincial assembly seat (PP-218), has left a significant impact on his key stronghold. The decision by the tribunal has raised eyebrows, especially given similar appeals from other PTI candidates being accepted previously.
In contrast, jubilation filled the Qureshi household as Zain and Meher Bano Qureshi emerged victorious in their appeals. Zain is now set to face off against PML-N candidate Amir Saeed Ansari and PPP stalwart Ali Musa Gillani in NA-150 and NA-151, while Meher Bano will contest the PP-218 seat.
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Despite the setback for Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the green light for Zain and Meher Bano marks a crucial opportunity for them to carve their own political paths. With the legacy of their father and the backing of the PTI, they are poised to make a significant impact as they navigate the electoral landscape in Multan. The developments add an intriguing dimension to the upcoming elections and the political future of the Qureshi family in the region.
