Aspiring candidates for the upcoming February 8 general elections in Pakistan are scrambling to submit their nomination papers, with the deadline for candidature set to expire this Sunday. Commencing on December 20, the nomination process was initially slated to conclude on Friday; however, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) acceded to the requests of several political parties and extended the deadline by an additional two days.

The electoral landscape encompasses the National Assembly's 266 general seats, 70 reserved seats, and an extensive array of over 600 seats across four provincial assemblies. This fervent activity underscores the significance of the impending elections, as politicians and their respective parties strive to secure positions in the legislative bodies. The extended timeframe has added a sense of urgency to the process, intensifying the competition as candidates endeavor to meet the impending cutoff for submitting their nominations.

As the nation anticipates the electoral outcome, the extended nomination period has provided additional room for political maneuvering and strategic positioning among the contenders.

Aspiring candidates for the upcoming February 8 general elections in Pakistan are scrambling to submit their nomination papers, with the deadline for candidature set to expire this Sunday. Commencing on December 20, the nomination process was initially slated to conclude on Friday; however, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) acceded to the requests of several political parties and extended the deadline by an additional two days.

The electoral landscape encompasses the National Assembly's 266 general seats, 70 reserved seats, and an extensive array of over 600 seats across four provincial assemblies. This fervent activity underscores the significance of the impending elections, as politicians and their respective parties strive to secure positions in the legislative bodies. The extended timeframe has added a sense of urgency to the process, intensifying the competition as candidates endeavor to meet the impending cutoff for submitting their nominations.

As the nation anticipates the electoral outcome, the extended nomination period has provided additional room for political maneuvering and strategic positioning among the contenders.