Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday extended the deadline for submission of nomination papers for local government elections in Islamabad by three days at the request of PTI.
The new date for submission of nomination papers has been fixed December 30.
Earlier in an application submitted to the ECP, Secretary Baldiat Committee Anjum Shahzad Tanoli requested the chief election commissioner to extend the deadline for the submission of nomination papers.
“With due respect, this is to draw your kind attention towards the schedule of Local Body elections in Islamabad, wherein the last date for submission of nomination papers has been fixed as 27th December. It is submitted that the Government has announced a local holiday on 26th December, which will significantly affect the smooth process of nomination paper submission,” he stated.
Islamabad comprises 125 Union Councils, and in each Union Council at least 9 councillors are required to submit their nomination papers.
Polling will take place on February 15, with the results being consolidated between February 16 and 19.