Election for vacant Senate seat from Punjab to be held on May 29

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the election for the vacant general seat from Punjab in Senate on May 29.

The seat fell vacant following the demise of Senator Professor Sajid Mir on May 3, 2025, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

According to a notification by the provincial election commissioner, the nomination papers may be filed on May 14 and 15 for the election that will be held at the Punjab Assembly. The names of the nominated candidates will be published on May 16.