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Local Government By-Elections Held Across Various Districts in Sindh

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Pakistan News May 17, 2026
Last Updated: May 17, 2026

Polling was conducted for several vacant local government seats in by-elections held across various districts in Sindh, including Sukkur, Hyderabad, and Jacobabad. The by-elections saw contests between candidates from different political parties, notably the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam. Before polling day, 45 candidates were declared winners unopposed. A significant number of the candidates who won unopposed belong to the Pakistan Peoples Party.

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Updated: 5:28 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The by-elections were held across a total of nine districts in the province. Following the completion of the polling process, the counting of votes is now underway.

Updated: 4:42 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

Polling for 13 vacant local government seats concluded at 4 PM. A total of 73 polling stations were established for the election, a number of which had been designated as highly sensitive by authorities to ensure security.

Updated: 3:43 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

Polling is also taking place in the districts of Naushero Feroze and Thatta. The elections are being held to fill vacant seats on union councils, district councils, and municipal corporations.

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