By-polling in 41 national and provincial assembly constituencies started on Thursday and are to continue till 5 pm as per schedule.

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), 519 candidates are contesting for 41 seats — 15 of National Assembly and 26 of provincial assemblies.

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