ECP sets Feb 7 as polling date for first phase of Punjab local govt elections; KP polls delayed
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday decided to hold the first phase of local government elections in Punjab on Feb 7, 2027, in view of fog and weather conditions, while polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were postponed until further orders. ECP had initially proposed holding the elections on December 14 in Punjab. In KP, the polls were to be held across the province,…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set February 7, 2027, as the date for the first phase of local government elections in Punjab due to fog and weather conditions, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) polls have been postponed. Initially, the ECP had planned to hold the elections on December 14 in Punjab. The decision was made by a four-member bench of the ECP, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja.
Punjab's chief secretary, Minister for Local Government and Community Development, and the department's secretary appeared before the commission, stating that the provincial government is prepared to conduct the elections and has completed necessary arrangements. However, they requested the polling date to be set after January 20, 2027, to avoid the challenges posed by dense fog in Punjab, particularly in Lahore.
KP's local government elections were halted after the federal government extended the suspension of Article 140-A of the Constitution.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- ECP sets Feb 7 as polling date for first phase of Punjab local govt elections; KP polls delayed dawn.com
- ECP announces February 7 for Punjab LG polls, suspends K-P election process tribune.com.pk
- ECP schedules Punjab local government elections for February 7 and halts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa polls dailytimes.com.pk
