LAHORE, Mar 11 (DNA): Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz
Sharif has directed the party leaders to ramp up the election campaign
in preparation for the upcoming general elections in Punjab.

During a video conference with party leaders, Sharif instructed party
leaders to mobilize and prepare for the election campaign, emphasizing
that Punjab Assembly tickets will be given to party loyalists and strong
candidates in their constituencies.

He stressed the importance of exposing the irregularities and wrong
decisions of the previous government led by Imran Khan, and ridding the
nation of what he called “temptations” like Khan.

He also urged party leaders to work together to expose the elements
creating chaos in the country and bring about a positive change.

Sharif also praised the efforts of his daughter Maryam Nawaz in
responding to Imran Khan and his facilitators, and urged all party
leaders to fully participate and cooperate with her in the election
campaign.

On the other hand, PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz met the officials
of party’s youth and social media wings. She maintained that Nawaz
Sharif will return to Pakistan soon and will be given a ‘historic
welcome’.

Maryam Nawaz also emphasised that women workers should be mobilised
further in connection with the upcoming elections.

Earlier on March 9, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) sought
applications from the candidates ahead of the issuance of party tickets
for the Punjab elections.

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif issued directives to start receiving
applications from candidates for the Punjab elections. He also
instructed the parliamentary board to finalise the list of candidates in
Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Shehbaz Sharif said that the final date for the acceptance of nomination
papers is March 12 and all candidates should submit their nominations in
their respective constituencies. The PML-N candidates have been ordered
to finalise the strategy of their election campaigns.

Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan announced the election
schedule for the general election in Punjab.

“Polling for the election of Punjab provincial assembly will be held on
April 30,” the election commission announced.

According to the election schedule, candidates could submit their
nomination papers from March 12 to 14, while scrutiny of the papers will
be held on March 22.

The candidates could withdraw their nomination papers up to April 05 and
election symbols to candidates will be allotted on April 06, the ECP
announced.