Election Commission of Pakistan
Coverage of Election Commission of Pakistan in the Nexus archive.
- Electoral rolls shrink by 589,458 in less than two months as ECP removes 1.48m deceased voters
Pakistan’s electoral rolls decreased by 589,458 voters between May 7 and July 2, 2026, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) removed 1.48 million deceased voters. Punjab and Sindh recorded the largest declines, with Punjab accounting for 81.2% of the nationwide reduction.
- ECP says ready to hold LG polls in Punjab, KP, blames last-minute amendments for delays
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stated it is ready to hold local government elections in Punjab and 23 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but attributed delays to last-minute amendments by federal and provincial governments. The ECP highlighted that changes to local government laws, such as adjusting population thresholds for councils in KP, created legal and administrative challenges, preventing timely elections. The commission proposed amending constitutional and electoral provisions to prohibit such alterations post-term expiry.
- ECP refuses to recognise Achakzai as PkMAP chief over failure to hold intra-party polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) refused to recognise Mehmood Khan Achakzai as chairman of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) due to the party's failure to hold mandatory intra-party elections. The ECP questioned Achakzai's leadership and controversial constitutional amendments, citing missed deadlines despite granted extensions.
- 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.
- ECP warns KP, Islamabad again over delays in local govt polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) warned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Islamabad authorities over delays in local government elections, directing them to submit pending delimitation notifications by July 28. The ECP cited constitutional violations and highlighted unresolved issues in Islamabad affecting 2.5 million residents.
- ECP notes Centre's 'non-assistance' among reasons for delay in Islamabad LG polls, summons chief commissioner
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) cited the federal government's 'non-assistance' as a key reason for delays in Islamabad's local government elections, summoning the city's chief commissioner. The ECP emphasized its constitutional obligation to conduct elections within 120 days of the expired term in February 2021 but noted unfulfilled data and notification requirements.
- ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) postponed a Senate by-election for a seat vacated by Murad Saeed's disqualification. A PML-N lawmaker petitioned to suspend the schedule, arguing constitutional ambiguities about the seat's vacancy and Murad's status as a senator. The ECP is deliberating on whether the seat remains vacant and if the by-election should proceed.
- ECP summons KP, Islamabad officials on July 1 over delay in local govt polls data
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set July 1 as a deadline for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad to submit required maps and data for local government elections. The ECP invoked Article 220 to address delays in providing information, with notices issued to officials for failure to meet requirements. Repeated delays in elections since 2021 have left residents facing infrastructure and service issues.