ECP announces polls in Punjab on May 14, issues schedule

The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) on Wednesday announced that polls in Punjab will be held on May 14 as directed by the Supreme Court.

As per the revised schedule, the process will start from appeals against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers which can be filed by April 10, while the appellate tribunal will decide the appeals by April 17.

Revised lists of candidates for each constituency will be published on April 18, while candidates can withdraw their nominations by April 19.

Election symbols will be allotted on April 20, while polling will be held on May 14.