PPA Elections 2026-28: Complete Guide to Nominations, Final Voters List and Polling
A practical guide for Pakistan Poultry Association members and prospective candidates covering nominations, scrutiny, objections, appeals, the final list of candidates and both stages of polling.
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6 AugustDeadline for Regulator’s decision
8 AugustFinal voters list
13 AugustNomination deadline
2 SeptemberExecutive Committee polling
Current Election Stage on 29 July 2026
The deadline for filing an appeal with the Regulator against the Election Commission’s decision on the voters list expired on 27 July 2026. The Regulator is expected to decide the appeals by 6 August 2026. The final voters list will be issued on 8 August 2026.
Complete Nomination Procedure for the Executive Committee
Deadline for submission of nomination papers: 13 August 2026
A person eligible to contest a vacant seat must send the nomination to the Secretary General. It must be proposed by a duly registered voter, seconded by another duly registered voter and signed by the candidate.
A person eligible to contest a vacant seat must send the nomination to the Secretary General. It must be proposed by a duly registered voter, seconded by another duly registered voter and signed by the candidate.
The Three Parties to a Nomination
1. Candidate
The candidate must give written consent, identify the relevant Corporate or Associate seat and sign the nomination form.
2. Proposer
The nomination must be proposed by a duly registered voter who enters the membership details and signs the form.
3. Seconder
A second registered voter must second the nomination and provide organisation, membership, contact and signature details.
Information Required in the Official Nomination Form
- Proposer’s name, firm or company, membership number, contact details, email and signature
- Seconder’s name, firm or company, membership number, contact details, email and signature
- Candidate’s consent, signature and identification of the Corporate or Associate seat
- Candidate’s membership number, CNIC, mobile number, email and voters-list serial number
- Mother’s name, photograph and SECP PIN, as required in the official form
Immediate Steps After Nomination
13 August 2026
Nomination deadline Completed and signed papers must be sent to the Secretary General.
15 August 2026
Final voters list supplied to candidates A copy will be provided within 24 hours of receipt of nomination papers.
17 August 2026
Scrutiny and display Nomination papers will be scrutinised and displayed within 24 hours of the closing date.
Practical precaution: Keep a full copy of the submitted form, supporting documents and a stamped acknowledgement. A blank field or incorrect membership or voters-list number may become the basis of an objection.
Current Legal and Electoral Stage of the Voters List
1 July 2026
Election schedule announced The schedule approved by the Executive Committee was announced.
2 July 2026
Publication and submission Display at central and regional offices, publication on the website and submission to the Regulator.
4 July 2026
Change of authorised representative Changes had to be communicated with proof of eligibility.
7 July 2026
Provisional voters list Scheduled for display.
14 July 2026
Objections Written objections had to be sent to the Secretary General.
18 July 2026
Action on objections The Secretary General was required to communicate the decision.
21-23 July
Representation to Election Commission An aggrieved person could make a representation followed by the Commission’s decision.
27 July 2026
Appeal to Regulator Last date for an appeal against the Election Commission’s decision or after expiry of its decision period.
By 6 August 2026
Regulator’s decision The appeal is to be decided within ten days and the decision will be final.
8 August 2026
Final voters list Display at the relevant offices and on the website, and submission to the Regulator.
Primary reference for voting and nominations: Members should verify the authorised representative, membership class, region and serial number in the Final Voters List before submitting papers or attending polling.
Provisional Voters Lists
85 Corporate Members, Northern Region
Open PDF293 Associate Members, Northern Region
Open PDF32 Corporate Members, Southern Region
Open PDF72 Associate Members, Southern Region
Open PDFPrivacy note: Do not expose complete CNIC numbers when sharing voters-list screenshots on websites or social media.
Scrutiny, Objections, Appeals and Final List of Candidates
18 August 2026
Objections to nominations Objections may be filed within 24 hours of issuance of the candidates list.
19 August 2026
Election Commission’s decision The objection is to be decided within two days.
20 August 2026
Appeal to Regulator An aggrieved candidate may appeal within two days.
26 August 2026
Regulator’s final decision and withdrawal The Regulator is to decide within seven days. This is also the date for withdrawal of nomination papers.
27 August 2026
Final list where an appeal is filed To be issued within two days of the Regulator’s decision.
29 August 2026
Final list where no appeal is filed Alternative date specified in the official schedule.
Polling for the Executive Committee and Office Bearers
Executive Committee Members
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Eligible voters will vote for members of the Executive Committee.
Office Bearers
Date: 5 September 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Elected Executive Committee members will elect office bearers from among themselves.
2 September 2026
Executive Committee polling 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3 September 2026
Office-bearer nominations An elected EC member may submit a nomination under AOA Section 28.
4 September 2026
Scrutiny and display of office-bearer nomination papers
5 September 2026
Office-bearer polling 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Election hierarchy: Eligible members first elect the Executive Committee. The elected Executive Committee then elects the office bearers from among its members. The Secretary General is an administrative position, not an elected office-bearer position.
Complete PPA Election Schedule 2026-28
| Stage | Date | Official Action |
|---|---|---|
| Election schedule announced | 1 July | Schedule approved by the Executive Committee |
| Publication of schedule | 2 July | Display at offices, publication online and submission to Regulator |
| Change of authorised representative | 4 July | Notification with proof of eligibility |
| Provisional voters list | 7 July | Display of provisional list |
| Objections to voters list | 14 July | Written objections to Secretary General |
| Decision on objections | 18 July | Action by Secretary General |
| Representation to Election Commission | 21 July | Representation by an aggrieved person |
| Election Commission decision | 23 July | Decision on representation |
| Appeal to Regulator | 27 July | Appeal against decision or expiry of decision period |
| Regulator decision | By 6 August | Final decision within ten days |
| Final voters list | 8 August | Display and submission to Regulator |
| Executive Committee nominations | 13 August | With proposer, seconder and candidate signature |
| Final voters list supplied to candidates | 15 August | Within 24 hours of receipt of papers |
| Scrutiny and display of nominations | 17 August | Within 24 hours of the closing date |
| Objections to nominations | 18 August | Within 24 hours of candidates-list issuance |
| Election Commission decision | 19 August | Decision within two days |
| Candidate appeal to Regulator | 20 August | Appeal within two days |
| Regulator decision | 26 August | Final decision within seven days |
| Withdrawal of nomination papers | 26 August | Withdrawal stage |
| Final candidates list | 27 August | Within two days of Regulator decision |
| Alternative final candidates list | 29 August | Where no appeal is filed |
| Executive Committee polling | 2 September | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Office-bearer nominations | 3 September | From elected EC members |
| Scrutiny of office-bearer nominations | 4 September | Scrutiny and display |
| Office-bearer polling | 5 September | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Formal announcement of results | Annual General Meeting | Final results announced at AGM |
| Results on notice boards and website | 19 September | Publication within two days of AGM |
| Results submitted to Regulator | 30 September | Submission of final results |
Official Notifications, Schedule, Forms and Voters Lists
Election Commission appointment notificationNotification No. 132324
Download NotificationDetailed PPA Election Schedule 2026-28Official PDF
Download Election ScheduleExecutive Committee Nomination FormProposer, seconder and candidate consent
Download Nomination FormAll official PPA election updatesElection Schedule 2026-2028 category
View Official UpdatesPPA voters-list pageNorthern and Southern, Corporate and Associate lists
Open Voters-List PageDirectorate General of Trade OrganisationsRegulator for election appeals
Open DGTO WebsiteVNV Insight
As of 29 July, the election process is at the Regulator’s decision stage. Prospective candidates should prepare for the Final Voters List on 8 August, verify the organisation, authorised representative, membership class, region and voters-list serial number, and complete nomination papers before 13 August.
The schedule sets strict time limits for every post-nomination stage. Missing a 24-hour, two-day or seven-day deadline may affect a candidate’s electoral rights.
Related VNV Coverage
PPA Announces Election Commission and Election Schedule 2026-28
PPA Central Office
Khalid Plaza, First Floor, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, near D-Chowk, Islamabad
Phone: 051-2801469-70
Email: ppacentral@gmail.com
Khalid Plaza, First Floor, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, near D-Chowk, Islamabad
Phone: 051-2801469-70
Email: ppacentral@gmail.com
Editorial note: This guide has been prepared from the election schedule, voters lists and nomination form published by the Pakistan Poultry Association. Final determination of any individual objection, appeal, nomination or electoral eligibility rests with the relevant Election Commission or Regulator.