The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming provincial elections in Punjab, one of the most populous provinces in Pakistan. The list features a mix of both old and new faces, with some prominent figures such as Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and provincial minister Aleem Khan seeking re-election. The PTI has also given tickets to a number of female candidates, in line with their commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The release of the PTI’s list of candidates marks the start of the election campaign in Punjab, with political parties expected to engage in intense campaigning over the coming months. The outcome of the elections in Punjab will have significant implications for the country, as the province is a major political and economic powerhouse.
The PTI will be looking to secure a majority of seats in the provincial assembly in order to consolidate its position in the region and continue its agenda of reform and development. However, the party will face tough competition from other major political players in Punjab, such as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). It remains to be seen how the election results will shape the political landscape in Punjab and Pakistan as a whole.