The Election Commission of Pakistan has appointed Lower Dir additional deputy commissioner (finance & planning) Jan Mohammad as the returning officer for the by-election on NA-8 in Bajaur tribal district.

After his appointment as RO, Jan Mohammad issued a notification, fixing March 16 to 18 for the filing of nomination papers by the candidates for the by-poll to be held on April 21.

He fixed March 21 for the scrutiny of nomination papers and March 25 for filing of appeals against the decision of the returning officer regarding the rejection or acceptance of the nomination papers.

Similarly, March 28 was set for a decision on appeals by the appellate tribunal.

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