Punjab local polls set for Dec 15 to Jan 15

The Election Commission of Pakistan has agreed in principle to hold local government elections in Punjab between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. This decision was made after consultations with the Punjab government, according to the Daily Times.

A meeting was held at the Election Commission of Pakistan's headquarters, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, to discuss the local government elections in Punjab. The meeting was attended by a four-member Punjab cabinet committee, ECP members, the ECP secretary, and other senior officials, as per Dawn.

The Chief Election Commissioner highlighted that holding local government elections is a constitutional requirement under Article 140-A of the Constitution of Pakistan. He also stated that the Election Commission is bound to hold local government elections within 120 days of the expiry of the term of local governments, under Section 219(4) of the Elections Act.

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