The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formally on Wednesday appointed presiding officers to oversee the upcoming presidential election process.

In a notification issued by the electoral watchdog, the key figures tasked with overseeing the crucial electoral proceedings.

Notably, the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court has been designated as the presiding officer for the presidential election proceedings in both the Senate and the National Assembly.

Furthermore, the notification delineates the assignment of responsibilities to various dignitaries across the provincial assemblies. Member of the Election Commission, Nisar Durrani, has been tasked with overseeing the process in the Punjab Assembly, while the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court will undertake similar duties in the Sindh Assembly.

For the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan Assemblies, the Election Commission has delegated responsibilities to the respective Chief Justices of the Provincial High Courts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the electoral process across the nation.

The appointed presiding officers are mandated with crucial duties, including the reception of nomination papers from presidential candidates and the supervision of the polling process within the parliament and provincial assemblies.

President’s election schedule

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the release of the polling schedule for the election of the President on March 1.

ECP spokesperson said that all the assemblies will come into being by February 29 and then the electoral college — required for the election of the President — will be completed.

“The schedule and public notice of the election of the President will be issued on March 1,” the spokesperson said.