PML-N awards ticket to Rana Sanaullah for Senate by-poll
Pakistan
The seat falls vacant following the disqualification of PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday awarded the Senate ticket to senior party leader Rana Sanaullah for the general seat from Punjab.
The seat fell vacant following the disqualification of PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry from the upper house.
The decision was formally approved by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, who issued the ticket to Rana Sanaullah, endorsing him as the party's candidate for the Senate by-election.
The decision was announced by Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on her X account.
She also shared the letter of authority signed by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif.
پاکستان مسلم لیگ ن کے صدر میاں نواز شریف نے رانا ثنااللہ خان کو پنجاب اسمبلی سے سینیٹ کی جنرل نشست پر ٹکٹ جاری کر دیا۔
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) August 18, 2025
اعجاز چوہدری کی نااہلی سے خالی نشست پر انتخاب 9 ستمبر کو ہوگا pic.twitter.com/ikNSpyHxzX
The polling is scheduled on September 9 in Punjab Assembly.
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According to the ECP spokesperson, nomination papers can be submitted from August 19 to 20, with the initial list of candidates to be issued on August 21.
Scrutiny of nomination papers will be completed by August 23, while appeals against acceptance or rejection can be filed until August 26.
The appellate tribunal will decide on appeals by August 28, followed by the release of the revised candidates list on August 29. Candidates may withdraw their nominations by August 30.
Punjab Provincial Election Commissioner Sharifullah will serve as the returning officer, and polling will be held without interruption from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The seat fell vacant after Ejaz Chaudhry was disqualified following his conviction in the May 9 case.
