Summary It is not mandatory for the candidate to appear personally to submit the nomination papers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Election Commission of Pakistan has started distribution of nomination papers for the presidential election.
According to ECP spokesperson, the process has been initiated today (Wedenesday) and the form would cost Rs 100.
He said that it is not mandatory for the candidate to appear personally to submit the nomination papers.
The ECP has also directed that any person submitting the nomination form must bring assembly or senate secretariat card along.
Yesterday, the Election Commission fixed August 6 for polling to elect new head of the state.
As per schedule, the nomination papers for the presidential elections would be submitted by July 24 while the papers will be scrutinized till July 26.
The nomination papers could be withdrawn on July 29 and the result of the election would be announced on August 7.
President Asif Ali Zardari’s term is due to end in September.
According to the Constitution, the process of electing a president must begin at least 2 months, and elections could be conducted a month before the end of the President’s term.
