Schedule for by-elections on vacant General Local Council seats in 20 districts of Balochistan has been released. Polling for 81 different vacant General Local Council seats in 20 districts will be held on August 09, 2026. The Election Commission has issued a notification in this regard. Pishin/Barshor, Chagai, Zhob, Sherani, Loralai, Daki, Musakhel, Sibi, Harnai, Kohlu, Naseerabad, Awsta Muhammad, Kachhi, Jhal Magsi, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Hub, Kech and Gwadar have seats vacant. Returning Officers will issue public notices on June 30, 2026 as per the schedule. Nomination papers can be submitted to the concerned Returning Officers from July 1 to 3, 2026. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be from July 6 to 8, 2026. Preliminary list of candidates will be published on July 9, 2026. Appeals against the approval or rejection of nomination papers can be filed from July 10 to 13. The last date for decision on appeals has been fixed as July 16, 2026. The revised list of candidates will be released on July 17, 2026. Candidates can withdraw from the election phase till July 18, 2026. The final electoral list of candidates will be released on July 20 and election symbols will be allotted.
LG by-polls on vacant seats in Balochistan on Aug 9
Published on: June 20, 2026 10:57 AM