On 12-10-2015, Ch. Imran Hassan Ali, successfully defended the nomination papers of Akhtar Hussain Shahbaz. The case was heard by Mr. Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh – a judge of the Honourable Lahore High Court – who sits as the Election Appellate Authority. Mr. Shahbaz is a candidate for election in the Local Government Elections. His candidature was challenged by Saeed Akhtar.