SC disqualifies PTI's Rai Hasan Nawaz for life

The Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) leader Rai Hasan Nawaz for life.  

Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed of Supreme Court declared Rai Hasan Nawaz while heading two-member bench disqualified for life. 

Rai Hassan, who had won Sahiwal's NA-162 constituency from a PTI ticket in the 2013 general election, was disqualified in 2015 after the runner-up had challenged his victory.

Rai Hassan was accused of concealing his assets in the nomination papers and defaulting on loans. 

During today's hearing, the Supreme Court noted that a five-member bench had already declared Rai Hassan as not being honest and truthful as per the Constitution. 

Justice Azmat remarked that the PTI leader was disqualified under Article 62(1)(f) under which the disqualification is for life. 

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