Ishaq Dar is one of four candidates contesting for two vacant Senate seats from Islamabad. The voting will be carried out by National Assembly members to elect representatives for general and technocrat seats. The scrutiny of nomination papers for the elections on forty-eight Senate seats is scheduled for Tuesday, with polling next month.
ISLAMABAD: Four candidates including former finance minister Ishaq Dar are vying for the two vacant Senate seats from Islamabad.
According to the preliminary list of candidates, Ishaq Dar is competing for a technocrat seat as joint candidate of the ruling coalition.
Advocate Ansr Kayani represents the Sunni Ittehad Council as their candidate.
Rana Mahmoodul Hasan from the Peoples Party is vying for the general seat in Islamabad, while Farzand Hussain Shah is a candidate representing the Sunni Ittehad Council.
In the federal capital, National Assembly members will vote to elect Senate representatives, including one for the general seat and another for technocrats, including Ulema.
Members of the four provincial assemblies will elect senators for seven general seats, two women seats, and two seats for technocrats, including Ulema, from each province, along with one seat for non-Muslims from both Punjab and Sindh provinces.
The scrutiny of nomination papers for the elections on forty-eight vacant Senate seats is scheduled for Tuesday.
The updated candidate list will be released on the 26th of this month, and candidates will have until the 27th of this month to withdraw their nomination papers. Polling is scheduled to take place on the second day of the upcoming month.
The upcoming Senate elections in Islamabad have generated a significant buzz, with prominent figures stepping into the electoral arena. One of the notable candidates vying for a Senate seat is Ishaq Dar, whose entry into the race has added further intrigue to the proceedings. Dar’s extensive experience in the economic and financial sectors has positioned him as a formidable contender. However, he faces competition from three other candidates, each bringing their own expertise and vision for the region. As the electoral contest unfolds, the citizens of Islamabad have a crucial role to play in shaping the direction of their representation in the Senate. Stay tuned for further insights and updates on this pivotal election.
Source: ARY NEWS
Ishaq Dar, Ansr Kayani, Rana Mahmoodul Hasan, and Farzand Hussain Shah are competing for the two vacant Senate seats in Islamabad. The candidates represent various parties and are vying for general and technocrat positions. The election process involves voting by National Assembly members and provincial assemblies to elect senators for different categories of seats. The scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled, and the updated candidate list will be released soon. Polling for the vacant Senate seats is set to take place in the upcoming month.
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