ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification to de-seat 25 members of Punjab Assembly (MPA) for voting in favor of Hamza Shahbaz in the election of the chief minister on April 16. The ECP de-seated these lawmakers on May 20, stating that they had defected from the party by voting against the party’s directives. “Pursuant to the Order dated the 20th May, 2022 … the Election Commission of Pakistan hereby de-notify the following members Provincial Assembly of Punjab from their respective constituencies in terms of Article 63(4) of the Constitution,” said the notification. DNA
