The Election Commission of Pakistan has directed the Ministry of Interior and Islamabad’s chief commissioner to submit pending delimitation documents within three days. The move matters because the documents are essential for holding long-delayed local government elections in the federal capital. Political parties, voters, and election authorities are directly affected by the latest directive.
In an official letter marked “Immediate,” the ECP noted that a previously assigned 10-day deadline had already expired without the required information being provided. The directive followed a commission meeting and emphasized the urgent need to complete the delimitation process. Election officials warned that further delays could hinder preparations for local government polls.
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The commission has requested three key sets of documents, including notifications defining the limits of town corporations and the number of union councils within each jurisdiction. It also sought authenticated and updated maps showing census charges, circles, and blocks. These records are considered necessary for accurately determining electoral boundaries in Islamabad.
The ECP further indicated that legislative and administrative measures may be required to move the process forward. It said a National Assembly standing committee could be approached regarding draft legislation, while proposed rule amendments may be taken up with the federal cabinet. The commission urged authorities to give personal attention to resolving the outstanding issues.
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Local government elections in Islamabad have faced repeated delays over the past several years. On May 13, the ECP had already instructed the Interior Ministry and Islamabad administration to issue the required notifications immediately. The latest order reflects growing pressure to complete delimitation and pave the way for local elections in the capital.