Islamabad (Web Desk): Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers for next general elections can be submitted till Wednesday and decisions on these appeals will be made by January 10.
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) the preliminary list of candidates will be displayed on January 11 and candidates can withdraw their nomination papers by January 12.
The electoral symbols will be allotted on Jan 13 and polling for the general elections will be held on February 8.
Meanwhile, according to the revised schedule for reserved seats of women and non-Muslims, last date for the scrutiny of the nomination papers is January 13 while the last date for filing of appeals against decisions of the Returning officer is January 16.
Revised list of candidates for reserved seats will be published on January 20 and candidates can withdraw their papers by January 22.
The final list of the contesting candidates will be released on January 23.
Separately, the ECP has established the Election Monitoring and Control Centers to register and address public complaints for general elections.
The centers have been established at provincial, divisional and district levels, extending beyond Islamabad, for swift resolution of public complaints.
According to the spokesperson of the ECP, trained personnel have been deployed in the election monitoring and control centers to swiftly address and resolve complaints.
Individuals can register complaints related to the general elections with EMCC staff by emailing complaints to complaints@ecp.gov.pk or sending them via WhatsApp to 0327-5050610.
A helpline at 111-327-000 has also been established for the convenience of complainants, operating initially from eight morning to six evening.
