Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially set October 5, 2025, for by-elections in three key constituencies of Faisalabad: National Assembly seats NA-96, NA-104, and the Provincial Assembly seat PP-98.
These by-elections are prompted by vacancies following a ruling from the Anti-Terrorism Court in Faisalabad. The ECP has laid out a comprehensive schedule to manage them efficiently.
Election Schedule Overview
The ECP has prepared a detailed timetable for the by-elections. The process begins with returning officers issuing public notices on August 26.
Nomination papers are to be filed from August 28 to August 30. A provisional list of candidates will be published on August 30.
Scrutiny and Appeals
Nomination scrutiny concludes by September 3, ensuring candidates comply with Pakistan’s electoral regulations. Rejected candidates may file appeals up to September 8, with resolutions by an appellate tribunal by September 12.
The final list of candidates will be released on September 13. Those withdrawing must do so by September 15, with election symbols allocated and campaigns commencing on September 16.
Designation of Election Officers
The ECP has appointed Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir as the District Returning Officer to oversee all by-election procedures.
Specific returning officers are designated for each constituency:
- Rauf Ahmed for NA-96
- Dilawar Khan for NA-104
- Muhammad Sarwar for PP-98
These officers will manage electoral operations, ensuring adherence to ECP guidelines and federal electoral regulations.
