ECP extends last date for filing of nomination papers, revises election shedule
Election Commission of Pakistan has extended the last date for filing nomination papers from Friday to Monday next to facilitate all aspiring candidates of general elections.
In a statement, the commission said nomination papers for reserved seats for women and non-Muslims can also be filed till Monday.
It said priority lists of candidates for reserved seats should also be submitted until Monday.
ECP held a meeting in connection with the participation of international observers in General Elections 2018
A meeting in connection with participation of international observers in the General Elections 2018 was held in Islamabad on Thursday with Secretary Election in the chair.
The meeting reviewed the legal provision as per Election Act 2017.
The ECP reiterated its policy to allow international observers and international media as well as national observers to participate in the process of Election 2018.
A detailed meeting is convened on Monday in this regard.
Election Schedule revised
Election Commission of Pakistan has revised various stages of election programme for the general election scheduled for 25th of next month.
According to the revised schedule, the candidates now can file their nomination papers by Monday whilst the preliminary list of the nominated candidates will also be issued on the same day.
9th June has been fixed the last date for scrutiny of nomination papers by the returning officers.
22nd June has been set the last date for filing of appeals against decisions of the returning officers rejecting or acceptance of nomination papers.
The last date for deciding of appeals by appellate tribunals is 27th whilst the revised list of candidates will be published on 28th of this month.
The last date for withdrawal of candidature and publication of final list is 29th of this month.
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