ECP seeks applications for party symbols ahead of general elections
Pakistan
Every application must include address of political party's head office: ECP
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday directed political parties to submit their applications for the allotment of election symbols ahead of general elections.
The electoral watchdog had stated that up until July 19, applications can be submitted with the party leader's signature. The ECP instructed the parties to include a list of the symbols they prioritise with their applications, saying the party leader's signature is required.
According to ECP, "Every application must include the address of the political party's head office."
The electoral watchdog added that the commission will not accept applications for the symbols that were filed earlier than today. "The applications that are incomplete or submitted through fax will not be considered," it said.
The ECP stated that submissions received after July 19 will not be accepted. Additionally, it stated the affidavit is required to be submitted with applications in accordance with Section 206 of the Election Act 2017.
- Appointment of returning officers -
Last month, the electoral watchdog prepared the lists for the appointment of returning officers ahead of the general polls.
The sources divulged a meeting about the general election preparations was held under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja.
All four provincial election commissioners, along with the ECP secretary reportedly attended the meeting and the matters in line with the preparations of elections were discussed.
