Pakistan is gearing up for the general elections scheduled for February 8, and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the final list of candidates contesting for seats in the National and provincial legislatures.

A total of 17,816 candidates will be participating in the upcoming elections. Among them, 11,785 candidates have chosen to contest independently, while 6,031 candidates will represent various political parties.

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Key political figures are entering the electoral arena, including Nawaz Sharif from NA-15 and NA-130, Shehbaz Sharif from NA-123 and NA-132, and Asif Ali Zardari from NA-207.

The elections are expected to witness tough competition between political rivals, with prominent leaders from different parties vying for victory.

As the electoral process intensifies, adherence to the code of conduct becomes crucial, with concerns about escalating rhetoric and potential violations during the campaign period.