Senate election likely to be held in March

ISLAMABAD: The Senate elections are anticipated to take place in the first week of March.

Following the announcement of the general election, the relevant authorities initiated the preparations for the senate election as well.

It is highly anticipated that the schedule for the Senate election may be released immediately after the general elections.

A total of 50 senate members are expected to retire on March 11, meanwhile, the total number of senate members will remain at 96 after four seats become vacant after the merger of FATA.

Following the general elections, the elections will be held for the 48 vacant seats in the Senate. Elected members from national and provincial assemblies will vote for senators.

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