ECP directs candidates to submit affidavit with nomination papers

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that in the light of order of Supreme Court of Pakistan, all contesting candidates of National and provincial assemblies and reserved seats will have to submit the affidavit alongwith their nomination papers with the Returning Officers (ROs).

According to ECP, directions in this regard had been issued to the Returning Officers across the country to receive affidavit which was prepared by the ECP and approved by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

It said that under Supreme Court order, all contesting candidates will be bound to submit their affidavit with their concerned Returning Officers by June 11, failing which their nomination papers will be rejected.

It said that the commission has placed the affidavit on its website to facilitate the expected candidates.