Senate by-Election on Vacant Seats
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule for by-elections to fill three vacant seats in the Upper House of Parliament from Balochistan. These seats became vacant following the resignation of three members, setting the stage for a crucial electoral event in the province.
Schedule and Appellate Tribunal
Scheduled for March 14, the by-elections will see polling take place from 9 am to 4 pm in the Balochistan Assembly. An appellate tribunal, comprising Balochistan High Court Judges Justice Mohammad Ejaz Swati and Justice Nazir Ahmad Longo, has been formed to oversee appeals related to the approval or rejection of nomination papers.
Nomination and Appeal Process
The deadline for filing appeals against nomination papers is March 7, with the tribunal mandated to dispose of these appeals by March 9. A revised list of candidates will subsequently be released on March 9, and candidates will have until March 10 to withdraw their nomination papers.
Vacant Seats and Resignations
The three seats in the Upper House from Balochistan became vacant following the resignations of Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Prince Agha Umar Ahmedzai, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hydari.
Mir Sarfaraz Bugti won PB-10 Dera Bugti, Prince Agha Umar Ahmedzai secured victory in PB-43 Quetta 8, while Ghafoor Hydari emerged victorious in NA-259 Sorab, Kalat. Following his election to public representation from Mustang, Hydari resigned as a member of the Upper House.
Candidate Participation
Twelve candidates have submitted nomination papers for the vacant Senate seats in Balochistan. Following scrutiny, ten candidates have been approved to contest the by-election.
Conclusion
With the by-elections set for March 14, all eyes are on the electoral process in Balochistan to fill the three vacant seats in the Upper House. The outcome of these by-elections will not only shape the political landscape of the province but also hold significance at the national level.
FAQS:-
1. What are the vacant seats in the Upper House from Balochistan?
The three vacant seats in the Upper House from Balochistan became available following the resignations of Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Prince Agha Umar Ahmedzai, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hydari.
2. When are the by-elections scheduled to take place?
The by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Balochistan are scheduled for March 14.
3. Who will oversee the appeals process for nomination papers?
An appellate tribunal, consisting of Balochistan High Court Judges Justice Mohammad Ejaz Swati and Justice Nazir Ahmad Longo, has been established to handle appeals related to the approval or rejection of nomination papers.
4. How many candidates have submitted nomination papers for the vacant Senate seats?
Twelve candidates have submitted nomination papers for the vacant Senate seats in Balochistan, with ten candidates being approved after scrutiny.
5. What is the significance of these by-elections?
The outcome of the by-elections will not only influence the political landscape of Balochistan but also hold importance at the national level, impacting the composition of the Upper House of Parliament.