ECP urges parties to ensure 5pc general seats for women

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ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has urged the political parties to ensure 5 percent representation of women on general
ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has urged the political parties to ensure 5 percent representation of women on general seats for the general elections 2024, in accordance with Section 206 of the Elections Act, 2017. The ECP spokesperson on Sunday stated that all political parties need to provide the Election Commission with the list of male and female candidates holding party tickets for general seats within a period of five days. The move aims to address gender disparities in political representation and foster an environment where women actively participate in shaping the future of the nation. Meanwhile, the Returning Officers of the ECP have completed the scrutiny of nomination papers for seats reserved for women and minorities in the national and four provincial assemblies. According to the schedule issued by the ECP, appeals for the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers by Returning Officers can be submitted until January 16 and the Appellate Tribunal will hear them until January 19. The revised list of candidates will be released on January 20, withdrawal of nomination papers can be done until January 22, and the final list of candidates will be unveiled on January 23. Police continue crackdown on profiteers