retain bat
ISLAMABAD
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday applied for an election symbol for the general elections. In this regard, the PTI had submitted an application to retain “bat” as its electoral symbol.
The PTI spokesperson said, “It is legally required to request and receive one’s preferred electoral symbol prior to the election. Only the bat symbol will be used by PTI candidates to contest the national and provincial elections”.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday directed political parties to submit their applications for the allotment of election symbols ahead of general elections.
The electoral watchdog had stated that up until July 19, applications can be submitted with the party leader’s signature. The ECP instructed the parties to include a list of the symbols they prioritise with their applications, saying the party leader’s signature is required.
According to ECP, “Every application must include the address of the political party’s head office.” The electoral watchdog added that the commission will not accept applications for the symbols that were filed earlier than today.
“The applications that are incomplete or submitted through fax will not be considered,” it said. The ECP stated that submissions received after July 19 will not be accepted. Additionally, it stated the affidavit is required to be submitted with applications in accordance with Section 206 of the Election Act 2017.
