ISLAMABAD:,,, The scrutiny of the nomination papers for forthcoming elections starts today and it will continue till 30th of this month.

According to the schedule issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan, appeals against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be filed by 3rd of next month, which will be decided by 10th of January.

The Election Commission will publish the revised list of candidates on 11th January, while candidates can withdraw their papers by 12th of January. Electoral symbols will be allotted on 13th January, and polling for general elections will take place on 8th February.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan has given more time to foreign observers who want to monitor the general elections. Now, they can submit their applications from December 31 to January 20.