ECP agrees to hold Punjab local polls between December 15 and January 15
Most outlets reported that the Election Commission of Pakistan agreed in principle to hold Punjab’s local government elections between December 15 and January 15. Dawn and Daily Times specified the year as 2026–2027, while others omitted it. Dunya News and Business Recorder highlighted the possibility of phased elections for security reasons, with the latter also noting the ECP directed Punjab to submit an early plan. The framing varied slightly, with some outlets leading with the proposed dates and others emphasizing the phased approach.
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LG polls in Punjab likely after Dec 15
ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has agreed to the Punjab government’s proposal to hold phase-wise local government elections in the province on the dates falling between December 15 andJanuary 15, directing the provincial government to share its relevant plan in this regard. The development surfaced in a meeting between the senior officials of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Punjab gove...
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Punjab local polls set for Dec 15 to Jan 15
The Election Commission of Pakistan has agreed in principle to hold Punjab local government elections between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. The proposed timeframe follows consultations with the Punjab government. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired the ECP meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. The commission was informed that the delimitation process for […]
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ECP agrees to Punjab’s proposal to hold local body polls between Dec 15, 2026, and Jan 15, 2027
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday agreed to the Punjab government’s proposal to hold local government elections in the province between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. In a press release, the commission said an important meeting was held at the ECP’s headquarters to discuss fixing a date for the local government elections in Punjab. The meeting was chaired by Chief ...
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Punjab proposes local government election dates
Punjab has proposed holding local government elections between December 15 and January 15, with the ECP agreeing in principle and considering phased polls for better security.
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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
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