PML-N Challenges JUI's Minority Reserve Seat in Court

In a recent development in Peshawar, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken a bold step by challenging Jamiat-e-Ulema Islami's (JUI) minority reserve seat in the Peshawar High Court (PHC). The dispute revolves around the allocation of the minority reserve seat, with PML-N contesting that the Election Commission had unjustly deprived them of this seat.

The crux of PML-N's argument lies in their electoral performance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where they secured five general seats and later gained two more through alliances. According to PML-N, this track record entitles them to the minority reserve seat, as any party winning five general seats should rightfully claim the minority representation.

The plea filed by PML-N has named the Election Commission, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and other relevant parties as respondents. This legal challenge underscores the importance of fair representation and adherence to electoral rules in the democratic process.

As the case unfolds in the Peshawar High Court, the outcome will not only impact the current dispute between PML-N and JUI but also set a precedent for future electoral contests and the allocation of minority reserve seats in Pakistan.