Nawaz, Maryam officially enter polls contest

LAHORE: In a strategic move poised to shape the upcoming general elections, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, have officially entered the electoral fray, submitting their nomination papers for key constituencies in Lahore.

PML-N lawmaker Bilal Yaseen confirmed the submission of Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers on Sunday, marking the veteran politician’s return to the electoral arena. Yaseen, expressing confidence in Sharif’s candidacy, declared, “Nawaz Sharif will win the election from NA 130 and become the Prime Minister,” highlighting the significance of the electoral battle in the Data Ki Nagri constituency.

Yaseen further revealed that Nawaz Sharif, a stalwart of Pakistani politics, is set to contest the general election from two seats in Lahore. The primary focus of Sharif’s campaign will be the hotly contested NA-130 constituency, where he is anticipated to face robust competition.

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He also disclosed that Nawaz Sharif will extend his electoral influence beyond Lahore, entering the race in Mansehra. The decision to contest from multiple constituencies underscores the strategic approach adopted by the PML-N leadership.

Simultaneously, Maryam Nawaz filed nomination papers for two National Assembly seats – NA-119 and NA-120. Additionally, she submitted nominations for three Provincial Punjab Assembly seats – PP-159, PP-160, and PP-165, reflecting a comprehensive effort to secure representation at both the federal and provincial levels.

As the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) begins the scrutiny process, the political landscape in Lahore is set for heightened activity, with PML-N positioning itself for a robust electoral performance. The forthcoming weeks will witness the unfolding dynamics of the electoral campaign, as Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the electoral battleground.

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Meanwhile, PML-N Central Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal orchestrated a grand spectacle as he submitted nomination papers for NA-76 in Narowal. A massive rally, comprising enthusiastic party workers, accompanied Ahsan Iqbal to the Returning Officer’s office, chanting slogans and drumbeats resonating through the streets.

Notable party figures, including former MPs Rana Manan Khan, Khawaja Wasim Butt, Bilal Akbar, and Ramesh Singh Arora, were also present.