The PTI has withdrawn its request for contempt proceedings against the ECP for allegedly not implementing Supreme Court orders. This comes after the party lost its ‘bat’ symbol and will now be contesting elections as independent candidates. The ECP responded to the court, stating that 76% of PTI nomination papers had been accepted. The PTI withdrew its petition, stating it has “no expectations from the ECP” and will go to the public. PTI leaders expressed disappointment with the SC’s decision and accused the ECP of destroying democracy.