Local PML-N and PTI leaders are making efforts to get party tickets and 15 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for contesting the election for the seat of mayor. APP/File
ISLAMABAD: Local PML-N and PTI leaders are making efforts to get party tickets and 15 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for contesting the election for the seat of mayor.
The last day for submission of nomination papers was Friday.
According to District Election Commissioner Naeem Ahmed, the election will be held on Dec 28.
The seat fell vacant on Oct 1 after the surprise resignation of PML-N’s Sheikh Anser Aziz. The party holds a majority in the 70-member Municipal Corporation of Islamabad as it currently has 45 members against 25 of the PTI.
Local PML-N and PTI leaders are making efforts to get party tickets and 15 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for contesting the election for the seat of mayor. APP/File
ISLAMABAD: Local PML-N and PTI leaders are making efforts to get party tickets and 15 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for contesting the election for the seat of mayor.
The last day for submission of nomination papers was Friday.
According to District Election Commissioner Naeem Ahmed, the election will be held on Dec 28.
The seat fell vacant on Oct 1 after the surprise resignation of PML-N’s Sheikh Anser Aziz. The party holds a majority in the 70-member Municipal Corporation of Islamabad as it currently has 45 members against 25 of the PTI.