The Election Commission of Pakistan Tuesday disqualified Member of the National Assembly Jamshed Dasti for holding fake academic credentials.
The commission accepted a reference sent by the Speaker of the National Assembly along with two petitions seeking Dasti's disqualification.
According to the verdict, Dasti has been disqualified under Articles 62(1)(d)(f) and 63(1)(p) of the Constitution. The National Assembly seat NA-175 Muzaffargarh has been declared vacant.
The Election Commission has also directed authorities to initiate legal proceedings against Jamshed Dasti.
