The process of filing nomination papers for local government elections in the federal capital began on Monday, with polling scheduled for December 20 as part of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) announced election schedule aimed at completing the electoral process by December 24.
Islamabad Local Government Elections: Nomination Process Begins
ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP):The process of filing nomination papers for local government elections in the federal capital began on Monday, with polling scheduled for December 20 as part of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) announced election schedule aimed at completing the electoral process by December 24.
According to the schedule issued by the ECP, candidates can submit their nomination papers until November 6, while the list of candidates will be published on November 7.
The scrutiny of nomination papers by returning officers (ROs) will be conducted from November 9 to 13.
Appeals against the decisions of ROs can be filed from November 14 to 18, while the appellate tribunal will decide these appeals between November 19 and 23.
The revised list of candidates will be published on November 24, followed by the withdrawal of nomination papers until November 25. Election symbols will be allotted to candidates on November 26.
Polling will be held on Sunday, December 20, while the final official results are scheduled to be announced by December 24.
