{"id":71928,"date":"2023-03-14T16:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T11:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=71928"},"modified":"2023-03-14T16:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T11:37:47","slug":"71928ecp-extends-deadline-for-nomination-papers-in-punjab-assembly-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/71928ecp-extends-deadline-for-nomination-papers-in-punjab-assembly-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"ECP extends deadline for Nomination Papers in Punjab Assembly elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for nomination paper filings till March 16 aiming to facilitate candidates vying for provincial assembly elections of Punjab province. <\/p>\n<p>According to ECP spokesperson, the extension was granted in response to the demands of candidates and was aimed at providing ample time to complete the nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>The ECP has also extended the deadline for filing nomination papers for reserved seats for women and minorities to March 16. <\/p>\n<p>Political parties have been asked to submit their priority lists of candidates separately to the office of the relevant returning officer, the provincial election commissioner of Punjab.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the schedule of elections, which was issued on March 8, would remain unchanged. <\/p>\n<p>The polling was set to be held on April 30, and political parties were expected to comply with the ECP&#8217;s instructions to ensure a smooth and transparent election process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for nomination paper filings till March 16 aiming to facilitate candidates vying for provincial assembly elections of Punjab province. 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