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Dr Saveera Parkash, a Hindu woman will contest in Pakistan’s 2024 general elections

For the first time, a Hindu woman will contest general elections in Pakistan. Dr. Saveera Parkash has filed her nomination from the PK-25 seat of Buner district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan will go to polls on February 8 to elect the members of the 16th National Assembly. Recent amendments by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) mandate a 5% inclusion of women candidates in general seats At least 28,626 candidates filed their nominations to contest the February 8 general elections. Watch for more.

first published: Dec 27, 2023 01:25 pm