Today is the last day to file nomination papers for the next general elections .

The candidates interested to contest the elections for the National Assembly and the provincial assemblies may acquire and submit the nomination papers till today.

According to the schedule  issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan, the initial list of candidates will be released tomorrow.

Scrutiny of the nomination papers, beginning on Sunday will continue till 30th of this month. 

Appeals against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be filed by January 3, 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 general elections will take place on 8th February.