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Election Commission of Pakistan Sets April 5 By-Election for NA-256 Khuzdar

The vote follows the Speaker’s recent acceptance of BNP-Mengal leader Akhtar Mengal’s long-pending resignation.

Overview

  • Polling for the NA-256 Khuzdar seat will take place on April 5, according to the Election Commission’s notification.
  • A public notice will be issued on February 18, with nomination papers accepted from February 20 to 24.
  • The list of nominated candidates is scheduled for publication on February 25, and election symbols will be allotted on March 18.
  • The Deputy Commissioner of Khuzdar has been appointed as the District Returning Officer to oversee the by-election.
  • The seat became vacant after Akhtar Mengal’s resignation submitted in September 2024 was formally accepted by the National Assembly Speaker earlier this week.