The time for submitting the nomination papers for the 2024 general elections is concluded on Sunday.
The ECP had given the political parties a five-day deadline for the submission of their nomination papers in the general elections.
The candidates’ scrutiny will start tomorrow. The candidates’ nomination papers will be examined until December 30.
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif filed his papers for Lahore’s NA-130 while another party leader Khurram Dastgir Khan for Gujranwala’s NA-78.
PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi filed his papers for another constituency, NA-150, Multan along with his son Zain Qureshi and daughter Meherbano Qureshi also filed their papers for the same constituency.
Former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar filed her papers for NA-180, Kot Addu and MQM-P Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui filed his papers for Karachi’s NA-249.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman submitted nomination papers from Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday. Maulana Fazlur Rehman submitted nomination papers from his native National Assembly seat NA-44. Maulana Fazlur Rehman will contest elections from the DI Khan and Pashin National Assembly constituencies.
PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif has submitted his nomination papers have submitted Karachi's NA-242 constituency intensifying the competition in the city.
In Multan, the momentum remains strong as Makhdoom Javed Hashmi's legal team successfully gathered his nomination papers under Article 149.
The scenario in Lahore witnesses a faceoff as former PTI chairman's legal advisor, Rai Muhammad Ali, completes the submission of nomination papers, setting the stage for an intense electoral battle.
Meanwhile, in Faisalabad, Raja Riaz reached the Returning Officer's office to present his nomination papers, signifying the competitive spirit among the political contenders in this region.
Moving to Peshawar's historical constituency NA-32, the collection of candidates' nomination papers has surged with more than 25 submissions received so far. Among them are Ghulam Ahmed Bilour of ANP, Syed Zahid Ali Shah from the People's Party, and PTI's Sher Afzal Marwat, all fervently submitting their nomination papers.
In Narowal, PTI leader Latif Khosa is actively engaged, having submitted his nomination papers for NA-76, showcasing a multifaceted political engagement across the region.
The buzz around the NA-122 constituency in Lahore escalates as both PTI and PML-N workers confront each other during the submission of nomination papers, portraying the charged atmosphere in the run-up to the elections.
PMLN Raja Shoaib and Salahain khan from Karachi has also submitted their papers.
The electoral fervor continues in various constituencies like Dir, where a number of candidates, including ANP's Sajjad Ahmed, Malik Irfan, and Imran Saeed, have filed their nomination papers.
From Jaranwala, where PTI's Talal Chaudhry takes the lead, submitting his nomination papers from NA 96, with the involvement of his brother on his behalf, underscoring the significance of familial support in the electoral process.
Hafizabad, witnessing the involvement of MPA Mamoon Jaffar Tarar of the Istehkam e Pakistan Party, marks a dual constituency participation for the upcoming elections from NA 67 and PP 37, highlighting the diverse political landscape.
Shandana Gulzar, a prominent female leader from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has officially filed her nomination papers for the National Assembly constituency NA-30.
PTI’s Shandana Gulzar submitted her nomination papers through legal representatives, solidifying her candidacy for the upcoming elections.
In Shangla, Ameer Maqam submitted his nomination papers for the ancestral area of Alpuri. He represents the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and is contesting from the provincial constituency NA-11 and PK-30.
In Kohat, PTI leader Shahryar Afridi's nomination papers for NA-35 were also submitted to the Returning Officer's office by his legal team, marking a significant move in the run-up to the elections.
Ata Tarar, a prominent leader from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has officially filed his nomination papers for the National Assembly constituency NA-120. Ata Tarar submitted his nomination papers through his representatives, marking a significant step in his candidacy for the upcoming elections.
PML-N's Sadia Taimoor submitted nomination papers for a specific seat in the Punjab Assembly, indicating the party's active engagement in various constituencies.