ECP begins scrutiny of nomination papers for LG elections

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started scrutiny of nomination papers for local government elections on specific seats of union councils, municipal committees and corporations in 32 districts of Balochistan.

The scrutiny process will be completed by Thursday while polling will be held on the 14th of December.

According to the preliminary list of candidates, 3,263 nomination papers have been received for 2,082 reserved seats for women, 1,820 nomination papers for 902 seats for farmers, 1,807 nomination papers for 902 seats for workers and 316 nomination papers have been received for 902 seats reserved for minority communities.

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