POLITICSJul 14 · 12:59 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Iftikhar A. Khan)

ECP starts consultations with KP govt to fix date for LG polls in 23 districts

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated consultations with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to finalize the date for local government elections in 23 districts. The terms of local government representatives in KP expired on March 15, 2026, and the ECP emphasized the constitutional requirement to hold elections within 120 days of term expiration. The KP chief secretary confirmed readiness to assist, with a follow-up consultation scheduled after 15 days.

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