The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the schedule for the Senate general seat election in Balochistan, following the resignation of BNP-Mengal Senator Muhammad Qasim.
According to the official notification, polling will be held on March 8 at the Balochistan Assembly.
As per the election schedule, candidates can submit nomination papers on February 18 and 19, while scrutiny of the documents will be completed by February 22. The Election Tribunal will decide on appeals by February 27, and the final list of candidates will be issued on February 28. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until March 1.
Senator Muhammad Qasim resigned after voting in favor of the 26th Constitutional Amendment against his party’s policy, leading to the vacancy of the Senate seat.
