Pakistan, March 7 -- The Election Commission of Pakistan rejected the JUI-F candidate's plea challenging re-polling in PB-45. The Commission announced verdict regarding Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-45 Quetta-VIII election, turning down the JUI-F candidate's request to annul the election results and re-polling process.

The Commission further directed the petitioner to invoke proper forum jurisdiction which is Election Tribunal for remedy. Ali Madad Jattak, the candidate from the Pakistan People' Party (PPP), secured the Balochistan Assembly seat by defeating JUI-F's Mir Usman Pirkani. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has staged a protest in Quetta and various parts of Balochistan, protesting alleged rigging during the by-polls for the...