ECP revises dates for filing nomination papers

Papers can be filed from June 4 to June 8 while the names will also be made public on June 8

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Sunday announced revised dates for the submission of nomination papers by candidates aspiring to contest the upcoming general elections.

Exercising its powers under section 58 of the Elections Act 2017, the ECP revised dates for filing of nomination papers with the Returning Officers by the candidates from June 4 to June 8 while the publication of nominated candidates will be issued on June 8. The schedule also applies for candidates on reserved seats; women and Non-Muslims, in all National and provincial assemblies.

The decision comes after Supreme Court suspended Lahore High Court's decision rejecting the nomination papers, drafted by a parliamentary committee, for violating Article 62, 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Previously, the ECP had outlined submission dates from June 2 to June 6 while the publication of candidate names was to be made on June 7.