ECP agrees to hold Punjab local polls between Dec 15 and Jan 15
Commission asks the Punjab government to submit an early plan if it wants to conduct the elections in phases
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has agreed to the proposed date for local government elections in Punjab, Pakistan, between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. This decision was made at a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to discuss the timing of the elections in the province. The Punjab cabinet committee, including Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq, and various ministers attended the meeting.
The ECP expressed its commitment to fulfilling the constitutional requirement of establishing local governments, as outlined in Article 140-A of the Constitution and Section 219(4) of the Elections Act. The commission also considered security concerns, administrative arrangements, and the completion of school examinations as factors in determining the suitable election period.
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