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ECP Summons PTI MPA Dr Amjad Ali in Assets Beyond Means Case

The Election Commission of Pakistan has summoned PTI MPA Dr Amjad Ali (PK-07, Swat) over discrepancies in his 2023–24 asset declaration. Hearing set for Feb 3.

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Dr Amjad Ali assets case

Election Commission summons PTI MPA Dr Amjad Ali in assets beyond means case after discrepancies found in his 2023–24 declaration [IC: by AFP]

January 29, 2026

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Provincial Assembly Dr Amjad Ali (PK-07, Swat) in a case related to assets beyond his declared means, according to an official notice issued by the commission.

The notice states that discrepancies were found in Dr Amjad Ali’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the year 2023–2024.

The ECP has taken action under Section 137 of the Elections Act, 2017 read with the Election Rules, 2017 and the relevant provisions of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.

According to the document, the matter has been fixed for hearing on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the ECP Secretariat, Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad.

Dr Amjad Ali has been directed to appear in person or through his legal counsel before the commission on the scheduled date.

The ECP has also sent a copy of the notice to the Secretary of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly to ensure that the lawmaker is properly served and informed about the proceedings.

The notice, signed by Deputy Director (Law) Saima Tariq Janjhua, makes it clear that the commission is examining discrepancies in the asset declarations submitted by the PTI MPA and will proceed in accordance with the law after hearing both sides.

The move reflects the ECP’s stated policy of ensuring transparency and strict compliance with legal requirements particularly in matters related to lawmakers’ financial disclosures and asset declarations.

Dr Amjad Ali, son of Muzafar Ali, has previously served as a member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly after being elected on a PTI ticket in the 2013 general elections from PK-82 (Swat-III).

He remained a member of the provincial assembly from 2013 to 2018. Apart from his political career, he has also worked as a contractor and social worker.

During his tenure he served as Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for the Housing Department and the Provincial Housing Authority where he was responsible for overseeing housing projects and development initiatives.

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