Islamabad local govt polls to be held under 2015 law, rules ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan has ordered that local government elections in Islamabad be held under the 2015 ICT LG Act. Officials have been directed to issue a fresh election schedule immediately to resolve delays that have persisted since the last term expired in 2021.
Why it matters
This decision marks a significant step toward restoring local democratic representation in Pakistan's capital after years of administrative and legal gridlock.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Pakistan Islamabad local govt polls to be held under 2015 law, rules ECP Election body directs officials to issue fresh Islamabad local polls schedule today By Nausheen Yusuf | Published October 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday ordered that local government elections in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) be held in accordance with the ICT LG Act, 2015 and directed its officials to issue the LG polls schedule today.
A five-member bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, issued the order while hearing a case concerning delays in holding local government elections in the federal capital.
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