General polls: Electoral body to release final list of candidates shortly

General polls: Electoral body to release final list of candidates shortly
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Summary ECP has directed the RO to list the candidate’s name similar to the one written on his/her CNIC.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday will announce final list of candidates for the much-anticipated forthcoming general elections.

The electoral body will also allot symbols to the candidates vying for seats in National Assembly (NA) and the provincial assemblies.

As per details acquired, the the deadline to submit party tickets and withdrawal of nomination papers has expired today whereas officials has initiated preparing final list of candidates.

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The final list will be issued on form-33 where the candidates’ names will be written in accordance with Urdu alphabetical order.

ECP has directed the RO to list the candidate’s name similar to the one written on his/her CNIC. Moreover, no additional name should be inscribed on form-33.

The final lists of contesting candidates will be published on the Election Commission’s website after receiving final data from Returning Officers and District Returning Officers.