14 Jun 2026
SAPO Election 2026 Finalist Candidate List
All candidates may now begin their election campaign and are encouraged to motivate their friends and colleagues to participate and vote.
Reminder – SAPO Election Policy Highlights:
7. Campaigning and Code of Conduct
* Candidates must conduct themselves with professionalism, honesty, and respect.
* Personal attacks, defamation, harassment, misinformation, coercion, intimidation, bribery, and vote‑buying are strictly prohibited.
* All campaign materials must be factual, professional, and approved by the Election Committee before distribution.
* Association resources, branding, funds, staff, or mailing lists may not be used for personal campaigning.
8. Social Media Guidelines
* All election‑related content must remain respectful, factual, and professional.
* Negative targeting of candidates or members is prohibited.
* Private messages, screenshots, and internal communications must not be shared publicly.
* Campaign content must clearly represent personal views and not official SAPO positions.
Good luck to all candidates
14 Jun 2026
SAPO Election 2026 Finalist Candidate List
All candidates may now begin their election campaign and are encouraged to motivate their friends and colleagues to participate and vote.
Reminder – SAPO Election Policy Highlights:
7. Campaigning and Code of Conduct
* Candidates must conduct themselves with professionalism, honesty, and respect.
* Personal attacks, defamation, harassment, misinformation, coercion, intimidation, bribery, and vote‑buying are strictly prohibited.
* All campaign materials must be factual, professional, and approved by the Election Committee before distribution.
* Association resources, branding, funds, staff, or mailing lists may not be used for personal campaigning.
8. Social Media Guidelines
* All election‑related content must remain respectful, factual, and professional.
* Negative targeting of candidates or members is prohibited.
* Private messages, screenshots, and internal communications must not be shared publicly.
* Campaign content must clearly represent personal views and not official SAPO positions.
Good luck to all candidates
14 Jun 2026
SAPO election 2026 (Reminder for registration to cast the vote)
Reminder!
Dear Members,
Today and tomorrow are the last opportunities to register and exercise your right to vote. We encourage all eligible members to participate in the election and use their vote to bring competent and capable individuals into leadership roles.
Please note that the voter list will be finalized tomorrow. No new registrations will be accepted after June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM for inclusion in the voter list. Any membership registrations submitted after this deadline will only become effective after the election process is completed.
Don't miss your chance to have your voice heard.
Thank you.
SAPO Election Committee
12 Jun 2026
Grievance Committee recomendations to these Grievance / Objection
SAPO Elections 2026
Grievance Committee Decision
Regarding Grievance / Objection 1 and Grievance / Objection 2
Assalam-o-Alaikum,
The Grievance Committee has reviewed both grievances received regarding the SAPO Elections 2026 and has considered the opinions and recommendations of all committee members. The following consolidated response is issued for public information and for the concerned candidates.
Regarding Conflict of Interest and Association Membership
The committee noted that it was clearly stated in the election announcement that candidates contesting the election should not hold membership or a position that creates a conflict of interest with another association.
Committee members observed that:
• A candidate should demonstrate commitment and dedication to SAPO.
• Holding executive positions in multiple associations may create a conflict of interest.
• "Member tu ho sakte hain magar position nahi rakh sakte. Conflict of interest position rakhne se ata hai. Do jagon par position nahi rakh sakte."
• Previous examples were cited where individuals resigned from other associations before actively pursuing leadership roles elsewhere.
• Strong leadership positions, particularly President and General Secretary, should be held by active individuals who can effectively represent and advocate for the profession.
After discussion, the committee's majority view is that:
1. Candidates should not hold an executive position in another association at the time of finalization of nominations.
2. Any candidate holding such a position should publicly announce their resignation before publication of the final candidate list.
3. Failure to resolve such conflict of interest before finalization of the candidate list may result in rejection of the nomination.
Regarding Rejection of Nominations
One committee member recommended that nominations should not be rejected and that all interested members should be given an opportunity to participate, provided they comply with the eligibility requirements before finalization of the election process.
The committee recognizes the importance of broad participation while also ensuring compliance with election rules and avoidance of conflicts of interest.
Regarding Election Schedule and Transparency
The committee reviewed the request to amend the election timeline and noted that:
• The Election Organizing Committee has already issued the official election schedule.
• No sufficient grounds were identified to justify changes to the announced dates.
• Therefore, the current election schedule shall remain unchanged.
The committee also acknowledges the importance of transparency in the election process and supports continued publication of election updates, candidate lists, and official decisions through the designated SAPO communication channels.
Grievance / Objection 2
The committee found that Grievance / Objection 2 raises substantially the same concerns as Grievance / Objection 1.
Accordingly, the same response, rationale, and position adopted for Grievance / Objection 1 shall apply to Grievance / Objection 2.
Final Decision
After review of both grievances, the committee concludes that:
• The election schedule will remain unchanged.
• Conflict of interest concerns are valid and must be addressed before publication of the final candidate list.
• Candidates holding executive positions in other associations should publicly resign from those positions before finalization of nominations.
• The response to Grievance 1 shall equally apply to Grievance 2.
• The Election Committee may proceed with the election process in accordance with the announced schedule and applicable election rules.
Issued by:
SAPO Grievance Committee
SAPO Elections 2026
11 Jun 2026
Notice of Rejection of Late Nominations
SAPO Election 2026 Update:
Based on the feedback and recommendations of the Advisory Committee and the Election Committee, these late nominations have been rejected. As the nominations were submitted after the official deadline, they cannot be considered for inclusion in the election process.
Candidates are advised to ensure that their nominations are submitted within the prescribed timeline in future elections to avoid disqualification.
SAPO Election Committee
11 Jun 2026
SAPO Election 2026
We have received two grievances, which have been forwarded to the Grievance Committee and are currently under review.
Candidates who have submitted their nomination confirmations have been moved to the final list of candidates. The finalized candidate list will be published once the committee has completed its review and issued its decision.
Thank you.
SAPO Election Committee
