Islamabad, In a significant development concerning the Senate elections, authorities are set to issue a revised list of candidates today. This update comes as part of the electoral process leading up to the polling for 48 vacant seats in the upper house of Parliament, scheduled for the second of next month. Candidates interested in withdrawing their nomination papers have until tomorrow to do so, indicating a critical juncture in the election timeline.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this electoral exercise is aimed at filling seats across various categories, including general seats, seats for women, and seats for technocrats and Ulema, within the Senate. Specifically, in the federal capital, members of the National Assembly will cast their votes to elect one senator for a general seat and another for the technocrats, including Ulema category. Meanwhile, in each of the country’s four provincial assemblies, members will elect senators for seven general seats, two seats reserved for women, and two seats for technocrats, including Ulema, reflecting the comprehensive representation sought in the Senate.

This procedural step underscores the structured approach to ensuring representation and governance at the federal level in Pakistan. With the revision and publication of the candidate list, the electoral bodies move closer to conducting the Senate elections, a key event in the country’s democratic process. Stakeholders and observers alike await the outcomes of these elections, which are pivotal in shaping the legislative agenda and ensuring a balanced representation of the provinces at the national level.