Maryam Nawaz's nomination papers challenged in tribunal

A citizen Wednesday filed an appeal in the Election Appellate Tribunal against the approval of Maryam Nawaz's nomination papers from the NA-119 constituency, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The appeal, filed by Nadeem Sherwani, claims that Maryam Nawaz hid facts in her nomination papers and that the Returning Officer's decision to accept them was unlawful.

The appeal has named the Election Commission, the Returning Officer of NA-119 and Maryam Nawaz as parties. The tribunal, headed by Justice Risal Hassan Syed, will hear the appeal.

The appellant has requested the tribunal to annul the approval of Maryam Nawaz's nomination papers and bar her from contesting the election.