23 in run as KP Assembly set to elect 12 senators today
National
March 3, 2021
PESHAWAR: Speculations and hobnobbing is at its peak as the members of provincial assembly vote today to elect members of the Senate from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
As many as 23 candidates are in the run for the 12 seats of the Senate from the province after two contenders retired from the race on Tuesday. The polling will be held in the hall of the provincial assembly in Peshawar.
An official of the Election Commission of Pakistan said two candidates submitted applications for retirement from the contest. They include Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)’s Tariq Khattak who was a candidate for the general seat and his party colleague Naeema Kishwar contesting for seats reserved for women.
ECP starts scrutiny of papers for Senate polls
National
February 18, 2021
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday started the scrutiny of nomination papers of the candidates for the Senate elections from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A total of 51 candidates have submitted nomination papers for the 12 seats of the Senate from the province. They include 22 for general seats, 13 for women, 11 for technocrats and five for minorities seats.
An ECP official on Wednesday said nomination papers of a number of candidates were cleared on the first day of scrutiny.
The nomination papers of an independent candidate for the general seat, Malik Najab Gul, were rejected.
ECP starts scrutiny of papers for Senate elections
National
February 18, 2021
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday started the scrutiny of nomination papers of the candidates for the Senate elections from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A total of 51 candidates have submitted nomination papers for the 12 seats of the Senate from the province. They include 22 for general seats, 13 for women, 11 for technocrats and five for minorities seats.
An ECP official on Wednesday said nomination papers of a number of candidates were cleared on the first day of scrutiny. The nomination papers of an independent candidate for the general seat, Malik Najab Gul, were rejected.
Senate election: Last date for filing nomination papers today
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ECP has rejected PPP plea seeking extension in the date for filing nomination papers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Today (Saturday) is the last day for filing of nomination papers for the upcoming Senate election. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) plea seeking extension in the date, Dunya News reported.
According to details, the names of the nominated candidates will be published on February 14, followed by the scrutiny process from February 15 to February 16.
February 17 and February 18 have been given as the dates for filing appeals against the acceptance or rejection of the nominations. The appeals will be disposed of by the tribunal on February 19 and February 20.
All major parties field candidates for 2021 Senate Election
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All major parties field candidates for 2021 Senate Election
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - All major political parties have fielded their candidates for the upcoming Senate elections, with the collection process of nomination papers still underway.
The scrutiny of nominations will take place on February 15 and 16 while the Election Commission will release the final list on February 21.
According to details, PTI’s parliamentary board has given final approval to the names of candidates for the Senate elections. It recommended names of Shibli Faraz, Hafeez Sheikh and other candidates for the upcoming Senate elections.