The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action regarding the registration of political parties for the upcoming elections. The ECP revoked the registration of 13 parties and permitted two parties, Jamiat Ulema e Pakistan (JUP) and Pakistan Muslim League Jinnah, to participate in the elections. The ECP expressed disappointment over the lack of seriousness exhibited by political parties regarding the conduction of intra-party elections.
The delisted political parties include All Pakistan Minority Alliance, All Pakistan Tehreek, Awami Party Pakistan, Bahawalpur National Awami Party, Sab Ka Pakistan, National Peace Council Party, Pakistan National Muslim League, Pakistan Aman Party, Pakistan Brabri Party, Masihi Awami Party, Pakistan Quomi Yekjehti Party, Sunni Tehreek, and Nizam e Mustafa Party.
Additionally, the ECP has extended the time for candidates to withdraw their nominations for the upcoming general elections, scheduled for Feb. 8. The initial deadline was set for 5pm on Jan. 12, but the ECP extended the time period by a few hours, allowing candidates to withdraw their nominations until 9pm on the same day. This decision was made to facilitate political parties and candidates.