Jamshed Dasti Disqualified Over Fake Degrees
The ECP's decision to disqualify Dasti is based on a thorough examination of the evidence and is expected to have significant implications for his political career and the National Assembly. The case highlights the importance of ensuring the integrity of educational degrees and the need for public officials to be held to high standards of honesty and transparency.
Jamshed Dasti, a Member of the National Assembly, has been disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) due to fake educational degrees. The ECP's decision was made after a thorough examination of the documents and hearing arguments from both sides, following a reference submitted by the National Assembly speaker and two petitions challenging the authenticity of Dasti's documents.
The ECP's ruling is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for some time. The commission's decision to disqualify Dasti as a lawmaker is based on the finding that his educational degrees are fake. This decision is expected to have implications for Dasti's political career and may also have broader implications for the National Assembly.
The case against Dasti was initiated after the National Assembly speaker submitted a reference to the ECP, along with two petitions challenging the authenticity of Dasti's educational documents. The ECP conducted a detailed examination of the documents and heard arguments from both sides before making its decision. The commission's ruling is final and binding, and Dasti will no longer be able to serve as a Member of the National Assembly.
The disqualification of Jamshed Dasti is a reminder of the importance of ensuring the integrity and authenticity of educational degrees, particularly for public officials. The ECP's decision is expected to be widely followed and may have implications for other cases involving fake educational degrees.