Sheikhupura (Daily Pakistan) A public holiday has been declared in Punjab’s Sheikhupura district on December 5 due to the upcoming by-elections.
According to a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s office, a by-election will be held in Punjab Assembly constituency PP-139 Ferozewala on December 5. In light of this, a public holiday has been announced in the district on the election day.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed Sheikhupura’s Deputy Commissioner Shahid Imran Marth as the District Returning Officer.
It is noteworthy that the PP-139 seat became vacant following the death of Rana Afzal Hussain. He was previously elected as a member of the Punjab Assembly through a by-election after Rana Tanveer Hussain vacated the seat.