LAHORE: Social media activist Sanam Javed Khan, affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been assigned election symbols to contest in two national and one provincial constituencies, following a Supreme Court decision.
After a three-member bench, led by Justice Muneeb Akhtar, heard appeals against the rejection of Sanam Javed’s papers, returning officers allotted her election symbols for constituencies NA-119, NA-120, and PP-150. The election symbols assigned are a photo frame and a pillow from PP-150, setting the stage for a competitive contest against Maryam Nawaz in NA-119.
Sanam Javed, expressing determination, conveyed a message to Maryam Nawaz, stating, “Tell Maryam Nawaz that I have entered the field. My family will spearhead my election campaign, and the people will fight Nawaz for me.” She accused Maryam Nawaz of engaging in video politics and running away when faced with adversity.
Highlighting the commitment of PTI and its leader to serving the nation, Sanam emphasized that they endure imprisonment for the people and have a record of building universities for the welfare of the poor. She asserted that their leader did not engage in corrupt practices or establish sugar mills, emphasizing their contributions such as the health card during their tenure.
In a separate legal development, Sanam Javed faced a post-arrest bail hearing in the Anti-Terrorism Court regarding the burning of Muslim League (N)’s office. The court adjourned the next hearing till January 29 after completing the post-arrest bail proceedings in the case. The decision on the bail application has been reserved by the court.
