ISLAMABAD: After scrutiny and hearings of objections to nomination papers concluded today (Wednesday), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is all set to unveil the preliminary lists of candidates on Thursday.

The spokesperson of the top electoral body said Wednesday that candidates could opt to withdraw their nomination papers until Friday.

The process of hearing appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers by the appellate tribunals headed by high court judges was concluded Wednesday, it added.

Electoral symbols will be assigned on Saturday, coinciding with the release of the final list of candidates on the same day. 

The forthcoming phase would further clear the air about their final candidates going to join the decisive electoral battle.

Political parties geared up electioneering post-election schedule, however, they are yet to unveil their manifestos which are likely in the coming week.

The general elections are set for the 8th of the next month.