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ECP completes scrutiny of over 7000 nomination papers
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed scrutiny of over 7,000 nomination papers and sent them to the Returning Officers on the second day of the scrutiny phase.
According to the ECP, the commission has received 13,048 nomination papers for national and provincial assemblies across the country.
The Election Commission has also employed the assistance of NAB, FBR and State Bank for the scrutiny of the nomination papers.
Strict scrutiny of nomination papers according to article 62 and 63 of the constitution will continue on till 7th April after which all ineligible candidates will be barred from contesting the upcoming general elections.
All candidates however, have the right to file appeals against the decision of the Returning Officers on the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers till 10th April. Decisions on these appeals can be taken till the 17th of April after which a final list of candidates will be published on 19th April.
Courtesy www.geo.tv