MNA Dasti disqualified by ECP
'We are of the considered opinion that respondent has become disqualified under Article 62 (1) (d) (f) and Article 63 (1) (p) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973….' reads a written order issued by a three-member ECP bench on Tuesday.
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