Elections Act 2017
Coverage of Elections Act 2017 in the Nexus archive.
- 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 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.
- Election campaigning ends in GB as 48-hour ban comes into force
The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission prohibited all election-related activities 48 hours before the June 7 legislative assembly elections, enforcing a ban on rallies, gatherings, and canvassing. Security measures and logistical arrangements were confirmed to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling, with officials emphasizing compliance with election laws.