ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):The nomination papers for the seats of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Senate, which were submitted by the two major groups, have been accepted on Monday.
Two candidates have submitted their nomination papers for Chairman Senate that included Senator Raja Zafar-ul-Haq from Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz )and its coalition partners while opposition parties led by Pakistan People’s Party have submitted the nominations papers of Senator Sadiq Sanjrani for the seat of Chairman Senate.
Similarly, Pakistan Muslim League (N) and its coalition partners have submitted the nomination papers of Senator Usman Khan Kakar from Pushtunkhwa Milli Awami party for the seat of Deputy Chairman Senate while opposition parties have submitted the nomination papers of Senator Salim Mandviwala for Deputy Chairman.
The Upper House resumed its session this morning in which newly elected 51 senators took oath and the session was adjourned. The upper house will meet again at 4 pm to elect the chairman and deputy chairman.
The names of the winning candidates will be announced today after which they will also take oath.