ECP ready for Punjab LG polls, cites hurdles in KP and Islamabad

At a glance

ECP says it is prepared to hold local government elections in Punjab.
A draft election schedule has been sent to the Punjab government.
Legal and administrative hurdles are delaying polls in KP, Islamabad, and cantonment boards.

Story so far

In a meeting chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner, the ECP reviewed preparations for local government polls across Pakistan. The commission confirmed its readiness for elections in Punjab, while identifying specific legal and administrative challenges that are preventing polls from being held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and cantonment boards.

Latest development

The Election Commission of Pakistan announced it is fully prepared to conduct local government elections in Punjab and has sent a draft schedule to the provincial government. However, the ECP cited legal and administrative hurdles for polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and cantonment areas.

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Sadia Saad 2 hours ago

Good to see progress for Punjab. Functional local governments are crucial for basic services that affect everyone. Hopefully the legal and administrative hurdles in other regions can be resolved quickly.

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