The ECP disqualified Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Bhachar, and MNA Ahmed Chattha after their convictions in cases related to the May 9 riots.
Ahmed Chattha had represented NA-66 (Wazirabad), while Malik Ahmad Bhachar served from PP-87 (Mianwali). The NA-129 (Lahore-XIII) seat became vacant after the death of MNA Mian Muhammad Azhar, who secured victory in the February 2024 general elections.
According to the ECP’s notification, polling for the three National and Provincial Assembly seats will take place on September 18, 2025. The election process will officially begin with a public notice issued on July 31.
Read: Pakistan Election Commission Disqualifies PTI Pubjab MPAs
Candidates may submit their nomination papers from August 4 to 6. The last date to withdraw candidacies is August 25, and the ECP will assign election symbols on August 26.
Meanwhile, the Senate by-election for the General Punjab seat, vacated after Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s disqualification, will be held on August 21. Members of the Punjab Assembly will vote for the new senator from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The ECP’s transparent electoral process aims to ensure continued representation across the affected constituencies and maintain public trust in Pakistan’s democratic institutions.
