ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday formally released the schedule for the local government elections in Islamabad, ARY News reported.
Polling for the local body elections will be held on December 20 in Islamabad, with candidates able to submit their nomination papers from November 2 to November 6.
Election symbols will be allotted to candidates on November 26. Voting will take place without any break from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on polling day.
Following the issuance of the schedule, the ECP imposed a ban on the transfer and posting of government officials in the federal capital.
Under the ECP guidelines, the Prime Minister, President, ministers, and members of parliament are barred from participating in the election campaign for Islamabad’s local government elections. Additionally, the electoral body has banned the announcement of any new development projects in the capital.