ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sunday directed political parties concerned, having been allotted election symbols, to ensure 5 per cent representation of women candidates on general seats.
An ECP spokesman said that under Section 206 of the Elections Act 2017, political parties are required to ensure five per cent representation of women candidates on general seats.
“Therefore, all political parties concerned are requested to submit to the Election Commission the list of male/ female candidates (who have been issued party tickets) for general seats within five days of issuance of the press release,” he said.
The Section 206 of the Act says: “Selection for elective offices: A political party shall make the selection of candidates for elective offices, including membership of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) and Provincial Assemblies, through a transparent and democratic
procedure and while making the selection of candidates on general seats, shall ensure at least five per cent representation of women candidates”.
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