ISLAMABAD: The second phase of the Senate elections has kicked off nationwide, with returning officers initiating the process of scrutinizing the candidates’ credentials. Commencing today, the scrutiny of nomination papers will span across today and tomorrow (Wednesday), ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates vying for Senate seats. Four candidates are contending for two seats in the federal capital, Islamabad.
Polling for the Senate elections is set for April 2, preceded by the issuance of a revised candidate list on March 26 and a window for withdrawal of nomination papers until March 27. In the federal capital, members of the National Assembly will cast their votes to elect senators for one general seat and one seat for technocrats, including Ulema.
Similarly, members of the four provincial assemblies will participate in the selection process, electing senators for various seats, including general, women, and technocrats, in accordance with provincial quotas. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 42 candidates have submitted their nomination papers, with 25 vying for general seats, 10 for technocrats and Ulema seats, and seven women candidates for reserved seats.
