The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled a by-election for the vacant general Senate seat from Punjab on May 29, 2025, following the passing of Senator Professor Sajid Mir on May 3, 2025. (GNN – Pakistan’s Largest News Portal)

🗳️ Election Schedule

• Nomination Papers Submission: May 14–15
• Publication of Candidates’ Names: May 16
• Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: May 17
• Appeals Against Acceptance/Rejection: May 20
• Decision on Appeals: May 22
• Publication of Revised Candidate List: May 23
• Withdrawal of Candidature: May 24
• Polling Date: May 29, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Punjab Assembly chambers in Lahore (Daily Times, HUM News, Daily Ausaf)

Nomination papers can be obtained from the Punjab ECP office at 10-Court Street, Lahore, during office hours. (Daily Ausaf)

🕊️ Remembering Senator Professor Sajid Mir

Senator Professor Sajid Mir, who passed away at the age of 86 due to a heart attack, was a prominent religious and political figure. He led the Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan and was affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Elected to the Senate five times, his most recent term began in 2021. (Daily Times)

This by-election is crucial for maintaining the representation of Punjab in the Senate and ensuring the continuity of legislative processes.