The initiation of the nomination paper submission process for Elections 2024 has commenced nationwide. Candidates are actively acquiring nomination papers from the respective Returning Officer (RO) offices situated in Islamabad and various provinces.
From December 20 to 22, candidates can formally submit their nomination papers at the designated RO office. The preliminary list of candidates is slated to be unveiled on December 23, following which the rigorous scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted from December 24 to 30.
The Election Commission of Pakistan has delineated essential guidelines for nomination papers. Each candidate is permitted to submit a maximum of five nomination papers, each with different proposers. The fee structure stands at Rs 30,000 for National Assembly seats and Rs 20,000 for Provincial Assembly seats. Crucially, candidates must be citizens of Pakistan and at least 25 years old at the time of nomination paper submission.
Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif, the leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has confirmed his candidacy for the upcoming elections from National Assembly Constituency NA-15 in Mansehra. He has obtained the necessary nomination papers.
Additionally, a total of 20 candidates, including prominent PML-N figure Sardar Yusuf, have received nomination papers from Mansehra Constituency NA-14.
Bilawal Bhutto
Moreover, Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has acquired nomination papers for NA-194 in Larkana.
Simultaneously, nomination papers have been collected from three constituencies for Jahangir Tareen, the leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).
Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif, the President of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), has made the decision to contest the elections from the NA-242 constituency in Karachi.
The nomination form for PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has been received, confirmed party sources mentioning Saleheen Tanoli as the recipient of Sharif’s form for NA-242.
Imran Khan
Former Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan will contest elections from three constituencies. PTI Senator Ali Zafar has claimed that Imran Khan had filed a petition against the suspension of his sentence.
Fawad Ch
Fawad Chaudhry has announced that he will contest the elections from inside the prison. An application was filed in court to allow the submission of nomination papers for Fawad Chaudhry. “I am incarcerated in Central Adiala Jail and I have to submit nomination papers for election,” the application stated.
He further said in the plea that he wanted to authorise his brother Faraz for issuing stamp papers and other matters. Fawad Chaudhry’s request has been approved, and he was allowed to sign the nomination papers.
Mustafa Kamal
Furthermore, Mustafa Kamal, the MQM Senior Deputy Colonel, submitted his nomination papers for NA-242 at the DRO office.
Sheikh Rashid
In Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rashid Shafiq, the leader of Awami Muslim League, has submitted nomination papers for himself and former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid for NA-55 and NA-56. Simultaneously, candidates across the nation are acquiring nomination forms from the Election Commission offices.
Saira Banu
Saira Banu, the spokesperson for the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), has made the decision to run for a seat in the National Assembly on a general ticket.
Under the guidance of GDA chief Pir Pagada, Saira Banu is set to be the GDA’s nominee for the NA-210 constituency in Tando Adam.
In this electoral contest, Saira Banu will be competing against PPP’s Roshan Junejo. Following the submission of her nomination papers from the constituency, Banu will commence her campaigning efforts.
IPP President Aleem Khan
President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan will contest elections from a national assembly seat and two provincial assembly constituencies of Lahore.
On Wednesday, Aleem Khan obtained nomination papers from NA 119 and PP-149 from Lahore. Abdul Aleem Khan could also be a candidate from the constituency PP-150 of the Punjab Assembly.
Nomination papers have been received for all three constituencies and likely nomination papers would be submitted on Thursday (tomorrow).
