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The democratic process is underway in Pakistan as the nation embarks on the task of electing 30 senators to represent various regions and interests. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has meticulously orchestrated this event, ensuring that every step is taken to uphold the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
Unopposed Election Results
Senate Composition
- Punjab and Balochistan: 18 senators elected unopposed
Overview of Candidates
- Total Candidates: 59 individuals vying for the Senate seats
Electoral Procedure
Voting Schedule
- Timing: 9am to 4pm
- Locations: National and provincial assemblies
Regional Representation
- Participating Regions: Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Islamabad
- Allocation: Two senators from Islamabad, five from Punjab, 12 from Sindh, and 11 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dilemma
- Possibility of Delay: Elections for 11 seats may be delayed due to procedural issues
Seat Breakup
- Federal Capital: General and technocrat seats
- Punjab: General, women, technocrat/ulema, and non-Muslim seats
- Sindh: General, women, technocrat/ulema, and non-Muslim seats
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: General, women, and technocrat seats
Ballot Paper Logistics
- Color Coding: White (general), green (technocrat), pink (women), yellow (minority)
- Distribution: Completed transportation to returning officers
Candidate Nomination
- Total Nominees: 147 candidates submitted nomination papers
- Unopposed Election: 18 candidates secured seats without opposition
Electoral Context
Vacant Seats
- Reason: Retirement of 52 senators
- Reduction: Total seats decreased from 100 to 96 due to merger of former FATA regions
Code of Conduct
- Transparency: ECP’s detailed guidelines for parties and candidates
- Integrity: Prohibition of corrupt or illegal activities