Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the presidential election in Pakistan will take place on March 9. The voting will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. local time in the Parliament House and the four provincial assemblies.
According to the schedule, candidates must submit their nomination papers on March 2, with the scrutiny taking place on March 4. The final candidates’ list will be displayed on March 5. The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan will serve as the Returning Officer for the election, overseeing the voting process.
An alliance of major political parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has nominated Asif Ali Zardari as its candidate for the presidency. Zardari previously served as the President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013.
The presidential election in Pakistan serves as a crucial event in the country’s political landscape, with various parties mobilizing to secure their candidate for the highest office. The process will involve meticulous scrutiny of nomination papers and a transparent voting procedure to determine the next leader of the South Asian nation.
