PTI launches plan B: to file nominations under ‘batsman’ symbol

ISLAMABAD: After sensing the danger of losing its iconic symbol ‘bat’, the embattled Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has decided to implement its plan B: forging an alliance with its splinter PTI-Nazriati group to use the ‘batsman’ symbol for its candidates.

Today is the last date to file nomination papers.

PTI has directed its candidates to file nominations under the PTI-Nazriati group, where the symbol is the ‘batsman.’

Candidates are advised that if their tickets are not collected, they should register complaints with the District, Provincial, and Central Election Commissions.

PTI has further instructed candidates to submit written complaints to the District and Provincial Election Commissioners.

To reinforce their position, PTI has recommended taking legal actions, including filing reports with the police and submitting petitions in the high court.

Additionally, PTI emphasizes the importance of sending all evidence and applications from the police to the party for further review and action.

PTI officials emphasising on Plan B believe that the ‘bat’ and ‘batsman’ symbols are similar, making it easier for voters to identify with PTI.

The chairman of PTI-Nazriati, Akhtar Iqbal Dar, has agreed to issue tickets to PTI’s candidates on the symbol of batsman.

The PTI leadership took the decision to woo the Nazriati group, considering the possibility that the Election Commission of Pakistan would grant separate symbols to each party candidate, which would confuse voters.

“If the bat is denied, the PTI could inculcate easily in the voters’ minds to stamp on the batsman,” according to sources.

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ECP EXTENDS TIME TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS

Meanwhile Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the timings to file nomination papers till 7:00 pm today.