ECP agrees to hold Punjab local polls between Dec 15 and Jan 15
The Election Commission of Pakistan has agreed to hold long-delayed local government elections in Punjab between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. The decision follows a meeting with provincial officials to address constitutional requirements for local governance.
Why it matters
The scheduling of these elections is a critical step in restoring local democratic representation in Pakistan's most populous province.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> A meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja on August 20, 2026. — SCREENGRAB LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday agreed in principle to the Punjab government's proposal to hold long-delayed local government elections in the province between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja at the ECP headquarters to discuss a date for the local government elections in Punjab.
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