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ECP asks Senate members to declare assets by 15th Jan


The Election Commission of Pakistan has asked members of the Senate to submit their statements of assets and liabilities for the last fiscal year by the 15th of this month.

In a press release, the ECP urged members of the Upper House who have not yet submitted their statements to fulfill their legal obligation.

It stated that the membership of Senators not complying with this legal provision shall be suspended on the 16th of this month, in accordance with Section 173(3) of the Election Act 2017.

Similarly, the cases of former members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies of Sindh and Balochistan, whose statements of assets and liabilities are not received by the 15th of this month, shall be placed before the commission for appropriate orders.
Source: Radio Pakistan