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.