ISLAMABAD, June 22: The Election Commission announced on Friday that by-election for the NA-151 (Multan-IV) seat would be held on July 19.

The seat fell vacant after disqualification of Yousuf Raza Gilani as member of the National Assembly.

According to the commission, nomination papers will be received on June 25 and 26 and scrutinised by the returning officer on June 28 and 29.

Candidates may file appeal against decisions of the returning officer on July 2. The appeals will be decided by  July 4 and nominations may be withdrawn on July 5. —Reporter

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