ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced the schedule for local government elections in Islamabad, with polling set for December 20, ARY News reported.
According to the schedule, candidates can submit their nomination papers from November 2 to November 6. The ECP will allot election symbols on November 26.
Polling will take place without a break from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on December 20.
ECP Imposes Restrictions Ahead of Polls
Following the announcement, the ECP imposed a ban on the transfer and posting of government officials in the federal capital.
The electoral body also barred the president, prime minister, ministers and members of parliament from participating in election campaigns for Islamabad’s local government polls.
In addition, the ECP prohibited the announcement of new development projects in the capital ahead of the elections.
The measures aim to ensure compliance with election rules as preparations begin for the local government polls.
